In the late 1990s, the internet was hailed as the next great frontier, revolutionizing industries and creating a wave of prosperity that promised to change the world forever. But as quickly as the dot-com boom swept the globe, it came crashing down in 2001, leaving behind a trail of bankruptcies, job losses, and shattered dreams. "Dot-Com Boom and Bust" takes readers behind the scenes of one of the most tumultuous periods in modern economic history, offering an in-depth exploration of the ...

In 2024: Global Film Storytelling in a New Age, Michael Connor explores the transformative forces shaping the cinematic landscape in a time when technology, globalization, and evolving audience expectations are redefining what it means to tell a story through film. This comprehensive analysis delves into the innovations that have disrupted the traditional Hollywood model, as filmmakers from around the world embrace new tools, techniques, and narratives to create powerful, thought-...

In The Impact of Dystopian Narratives in 2024 Films, Michael Connor delves into the powerful ways in which contemporary cinema portrays dystopian futures, offering a critical examination of the cultural, political, and social undercurrents shaping these stories. This book explores how the dystopian genre has evolved to reflect the anxieties, fears, and hopes of a rapidly changing world, with particular emphasis on the films released in 2024. These films, shaped by the tumultuous p...

In The Return of the Epic: Blockbusters and Their Cultural Impact in 2024, Michael Connor examines the evolution of the epic genre in cinema, focusing on the spectacular films of the modern era and their profound effects on society, culture, and the global entertainment landscape. This comprehensive exploration delves into how technological advancements, shifting audience expectations, and new narrative strategies have reshaped the blockbuster epic into a dominant form of storytel...

In The Impact of Pop Culture on Politics in 2001, Michael Connor delves into the dynamic intersection between the political and cultural worlds during a pivotal year in history. As the world grappled with the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, the media, entertainment, and global politics converged in unprecedented ways. Connor examines how music, television, film, and digital media shaped public opinion, fueled political movements, and influenced the direction of world affair...

Pope Francis's vision of the ministry of preaching offers a renewed emphasis on what it means to preach the Word of God in such a way that it transforms lives and communities, and inspires hope. In To All the World, Michael Connors, CSC, draws together contributions from a variety of expert voices to reflect on the importance of liturgical preaching today.To All the World combines contemporary scholarship with pastoral practicality in one volume by well-known prac...

The Battleground Europe series has helped create a new audience for the story of the desperate battles of World War I, But up to now the series has largely been concerned with the ground war. Popular demand has inspired the editors to create a new series of guides to the air war 1914–1918. The first volume is devoted to the Ypres Salient, the northernmost sector of the Western Front. Here the Royal Flying Corps battled the German Imperial Air Service for supremacy over the battlefield, whi...

Now in its new and fully updated third edition, The New Global Politics of the Asia Pacific continues to provide a compelling analysis of a region undergoing dramatic changes. Based on new research and offering fresh interpretation, this edition evaluates the prospects for continuing US dominance in the ‘Asian Century’. Whilst presenting evidence for a multifaceted ‘Beijing Strategy', which aims to counter the US by building an alternative regional order, it also explains Japan’s ...

Danny is very excited to have his Granny over to visit. When she takes her teeth out and puts them in a glass before bed Danny is puzzled. It's not long before Danny is wearing his Granny's teeth and bringing them to school!Danny is up to mischief as usual: with full colour illustrations throughout this exciting tale will have the reader laughing out loud!

As a growing city on Lake Erie, Buffalo was considered the second largest railroad hub in the Unites States. Given its location, it saw the effects of westward expansion as the country grew and greatly benefited as a result. Buffalo rapidly became a city of importance as the stockyards, grain, steel, automotive, and other industries began to establish themselves in the area. Drawn by vast amounts of freshwater, inexpensive hydropower, and excellent means of transportation, the Buffalo regi...

If your heart is on fire with God’s love, your preaching will help listeners encounter Christ and deepen their spiritual lives. And that should be the ultimate goal of a homily.Remembering Why We Preach is a retreat that will help you revive your creative energy and spiritual focus. Karla Bellinger—executive director of the Institute for Homiletics at the University of Dallas—and Fr. Michael Connors, CSC—director of the John S. Marten Program in Homiletics and Liturgics at...

Twelve-year-old Micah Murphy’s life has been turned upside down. First, his parents move him to a small boring town on the other side of the country, and now, his friends are not even messaging him back. The prospects for a great eigth grade are not looking good.After finding an old kayak, and proceeding to lose his way while exploring the shore of the Atlantic, Micah finds himself caught up in an adventure bigger than he planned.Micah is trapped in a strange land. All he wan...