This innovative book examines the changing relationship between communities, citizens and the notion of the archive.Archives have traditionally been understood as repositories of knowledge and experience, remote from the ordinary people who fund and populate them, however digital resources have led to a growing plurality of archives and the practices associated with collecting and curating. This book uses a broad range of case studies which place communities at the heart of this ex...

Playhouse of the Damned is an anthology of short horror plays, hosted by Gus the Ghoul. As Gus says, Welcome to the Playhouse of the Damned. This is the playhouse. Guess what part you play. Heres a hint. In just a few minutes, youll find yourself agreeing with hundreds of theatergoers who have attended our playhouse and said, I'll be damned if I'm going to sit through any more of this!

Kaleidoscope Japan takes the reader on a rollercoaster ride through the fascinating, diverse and colourful world of Japanese letters. Whether you are familiar with the influences, movements, and characters behind some of the greatest-and earliest-works in world literature or are taking your first tentative steps into a realm of genius detectives, curmudgeonly drunks, and lecherous princes, there will be something in each of these essays for you.From popula...

Loren and Eve Montcrest are new Christians in a fierce battle they don't yet understand--a battle every Christian faces. The warfare is intense. The worldly powers are aligned against Christ and His followers. Our sinful natures are deceitful and rebellious, and the devil and his demons hate us. It's a world a lot like ours today. What can you do when darkness comes in like a flood? Let our Guide help you. This in-depth, chapter-by-chapter guide to Darkness Comes in Like a Flood, the secon...

Nathan Foster was just a child when his father's classic Celebration of Discipline brought the spiritual disciplines into the popular evangelical consciousness. More than thirty years later, Nathan made his own journey into the spiritual disciplines. As he sought day by day to develop habits that would enable him to live more like Jesus, he encountered problems both universal and unique. In this engaging narrative, he draws insights from saints of old to uncover fresh ways of living for th...

Tells the story of how the Transcontinental Railroad was build during the 1800's. Written in graphic-novel format.

Create data mining algorithmsAbout This BookDevelop a strong strategy to solve predictive modeling problems using the most popular data mining algorithmsReal-world case studies will take you from novice to intermediate to apply data mining techniquesDeploy cutting-edge sentiment analysis techniques to real-world social media data using RWho This Book Is ForThis Learning Path is for R developers who are lo...

Content-based Read-it! Readers are perfect for the independent reader or to read aloud. Engaging plots and fun characters will show kids how math skills are important in everyday life.

Step into the shadowy streets of Victorian London with In The Fog, a gripping tale of mystery and intrigue by Richard Harding Davis. Set against the backdrop of dense fog that cloaks the city, this story weaves a compelling narrative of deception, danger, and unexpected twists. Follow a group of dinner guests at a prestigious London club as they recount a chilling tale involving a missing nobleman, a strange encounter in the fog, and a crime that defies explanation.Narrate...

Straight talking advice on how to design and build enterprise applications for the cloudKey FeaturesBuild scalable enterprise applications using Microsoft AzureThe perfect fast-paced case study for developers and architects wanting to enhance core business processesPacked with examples to illustrate conceptsWritten in the context of building an online portal for the case-study applicationBook DescriptionMicrosoft's A...

Edward Conze’s The Psychology of Mass Propaganda presents a commentary on the psychology of propaganda during the rise of fascism in Europe in the 1930s. It discusses the conditions which generate vulnerability to misinformation in human societies, and thus offers insight into how propaganda may be "withstood." Completed in 1939, during the period of Conze’s own inflection from Marxist philosophy to Buddhist studies, the original manuscript was never published and is now in print ...

In the vibrant tapestry of Jacobean London, where wit and intrigue intertwine, Nathan Field's "A Woman is a Weathercock" unfolds. Meet Mistress Frail, a cunning and capricious widow, whose affections shift as swiftly as the wind. As she toys with the hearts of three suitors—the wealthy Sir Abraham Ninny, the gallant Sir John World, and the enigmatic Count Frederick—a whirlwind of deception and desire ensues. With its sharp satire, witty dialogue, and unforgettable characters, "A Woman is a...