The book "Humanistic Studies of the University of Kansas, Vol. 1" is a compilation of scholarly works that delve into various aspects of humanistic inquiry. Edited by notable figures such as Edmund Dresser Cressman, De Witt Clinton Croissant, Pearl Hogrefe, and Arthur Mitchell, it presents a rich tapestry of research and thought that reflects the intellectual pursuits of the University of Kansas. The volume showcases interdisciplinary approaches, emphasizing the importance of humanistic st...

Since the colonization of South Carolina in 1670, Irish people have been instrumental in shaping the state's history. These humble Irish immigrants, overcoming a legacy of prejudice, soon became the heroes of Palmetto culture. The Palmetto State has a truly "lucky" past--Sullivan's Island is named after the Revolutionary War hero Captain Florence O'Sullivan, and two Irishmen signed the Declaration of Independence on behalf of South Carolina. Arthur Mitchell, distinguished professor and Iri...

The Essential Works of Henri Bergson gathers the central writings of one of modern philosophy's most original voices, bringing together his reflections on time, consciousness, memory, evolution, creativity, laughter, and moral life. Written in a prose at once rigorous and unusually luminous, Bergson's philosophy resists mechanistic reduction and static abstraction, insisting instead on duration, intuition, and the living movement of experience. The volume belongs to the vitalist and anti-p...

In "The Essential Works of Henri Bergson," readers are invited into the profound philosophical terrain charted by one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century. This collection encapsulates Bergson's critical ideas of time, consciousness, and metaphysical intuition, which he articulates with a unique literary style that blends rigorous philosophical argumentation with poetic nuance. His emphasis on the fluidity of time, as opposed to the rigid sequence of spatialized moments, of...

In the 'HENRY BERGSON Premium Collection', readers are presented with a comprehensive compilation of Bergson's seminal works, reflecting his profound influence on 20th-century philosophy. The collection is marked by a distinctive literary style; Bergson employs an engaging and accessible prose that blends philosophical rigor with artistic imagery, inviting readers into a rich intellectual milieu. From his exploration of time and consciousness to his critique of mechanistic views of life, t...

In the "HENRY BERGSON Premium Collection," this anthology encapsulates the pioneering philosophies of Henri Bergson, notably his explorations of time, consciousness, and metaphysical intuition. Utilizing an eloquent and reflective literary style, Bergson presents complex ideas, inviting readers to engage with philosophical thought through a visceral, almost poetic lens. Contextually situated within the early 20th-century philosophical landscape, this collection embodies a reaction against ...

In "The Collected Works of Henri Bergson," the eminent French philosopher presents a compendium of his seminal writings, elucidating the nature of consciousness, time, and free will. Bergson's literary style is characterized by its accessibility and lyrical prose, inviting readers to grapple with complex metaphysical concepts through vivid metaphors and illustrative anecdotes. Situated in the intellectual context of early 20th-century philosophy, this collection reflects the tension betwee...

In "The Essential Works of Henri Bergson," readers are introduced to a transformative body of thought that blends philosophy and science. Bergson's unique approach to metaphysics, exemplified through his concepts of duration and élan vital, challenges traditional notions of time and life. Utilizing a style rich in metaphor and clarity, the texts offer a comprehensive examination of human experience, consciousness, and the interplay of intuition and intellect. Contextually situated within t...

In "The Collected Works of Henri Bergson," the profound insights of one of the most influential philosophers of the early 20th century are gathered, showcasing his unique approach to metaphysics, time, and consciousness. Bergson's literary style is characterized by clarity and depth, employing rich metaphors and vivid imagery that transcend traditional philosophy. His seminal ideas, such as 'élan vital' and the distinction between linear time and the lived experience of time, are explored ...

The history of the evolution of life, incomplete as it yet is, already reveals to us how the intellect has been formed, by an uninterrupted progress, along a line which ascends through the vertebrate series up to man. It shows us in the faculty of understanding an appendage of the faculty of acting, a more and more precise, more and more complex and supple adaptation of the consciousness of living beings to the conditions of existence that are made for them. Hence should result this conseq...

CABIN FEVER. ONE HANDSOME LUMBERJACK. BREEDING PASSIONS! Kim is cold, lost, and prickly with lust when she finds his cabin. Her trip to the woods wasn't supposed to end like this, but the huge woodsman who takes her in promises a far more pleasurable retreat than anything she's imagined. Strapping lumberjack Paul Frosen can't believe his good luck. The young fertile woman who finds her way to his cabin is a miracle in a place where women are scarce. Now, he...

A COWBOY'S LOVE IS TERRITORIAL!Ashley Lambert has few friends and even less money when a stranger in her bar reaches out – literally! The handsome cowboy who grabs her by the hand wants more than just a drink.Gabe Avery made a fortune in Dakota oil, and now he's returned to his ancestral mountain ranch. When he sees the beautiful waitress, he knows instantly that she's perfect for his dark desires. He's the only man in town who doesn't care about her tarnis...