A desolate landscape, wracked with upheaval, the uncanny nature of a place once so familiar. A revelation of what was formerly undisclosed, the harbingers of apocalypse are edging ever closer...The wasteland of abandoned memories, the end of the world or a chance for a new beginning. Be it a personal apocalypse, or one of great cataclysm, the stories that arise from the rubble are tales of aftermath and tales of survival. Bridging the gap between Science Fiction and Horror...

The worlds breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places...- Ernest HemmingwayIn a future of bleakness and roboticism, a totalitarian government enforces upon the people a lifestyle that lulls them into a state of obedience. Your career and social status are predestined and you cannot alter it - this is a reality that walks a fine line between evoking sensations of fear and inducing a sense of futility.A dystopian reality can sometimes...

Sir Thomas Browne (1605-82) was a writer of breathtaking range and learning, whose works demonstrate a warm and humorous view of human nature. Religio Medici is a fascinating, witty and intimate exploration of his views on faith and tolerance, while substantial selections from Pseudodoxia Epidemica display Browne's breadth of knowledge and omnivorous curiosity in his account of common errors in a startling array of subjects including sciences, history, literature and philosophy. Hydriotaph...

The Most Influential Works by Sir Thomas Browne gathers the essential writings of one of seventeenth-century England's most original prose stylists, from the spiritual self-examination of Religio Medici to the learned skepticism of Pseudodoxia Epidemica and the meditative grandeur of Urn-Burial. Browne's prose is baroque, Latinate, richly metaphorical, and intellectually restless, standing at the crossroads of Renaissance humanism, Baconian inquiry, Anglican devotion, and early modern scie...

"Lectures on the Philosophy of the Human Mind" by Thomas Brown is a profound exploration of the intricacies of human thought and consciousness. In this first volume, Brown delves into the nature of perception, memory, and the faculties of the mind, drawing on both philosophical inquiry and empirical observation. His lectures aim to bridge the gap between abstract philosophical concepts and the practical understanding of human psychology, making complex ideas accessible to a broader audienc...

Urn Burial, one of the most influential essays in Western literature, is now available as a New Directions Pearl.Hydriotaphia, or Urn Burial, is one of the pinnacles of Renaissance scholarship and without doubt one of the great essays in English literature. Beginning with observations on the recent discovery of Roman antiquities in the form of burial urns, Browne’s associative mind wanders to elephant graveyards, to pre-Christian crematio...

In 'The Garden of Cyrus,' Thomas Browne navigates the intricate relationship between nature, art, and philosophy through a distinctive literary style that intertwines prose and poetic elements. Published in 1658, this work exemplifies the author's fascination with the symbolism of the number five, which he meticulously explores through the lens of the quincunx—a geometric pattern that reflects both the intricacies of the natural world and human perception. Browne's exceptional blend of eru...

The Complete Works of Thomas BrowneSir Thomas Browne was an English polymath and author of varied works which reveal his wide learning in diverse fields including science and medicine, religion and the esoteric. His writings display a deep curiosity towards the natural world, influenced by the scientific revolution of Baconian enquiry.This collection includes the following titles:Notes and Letters on the Natural History of NorfolkThe Works of Sir Thomas Browne ...

Medicine is still largely taught as an apprenticeship. Not until recently have medical students and physicians been taught to critically examine the evidence base behind medical management decisions. This book is perfect for students, not only because it will help them care for patients during their medicine subinternship rotation, but also because it will provide a valuable resource as they prepare for their end-of-rotation NBME shelf examination. The standard of care is constantly evolvi...

Fugitive Slave Advertisements in The City Gazette: Charleston, South Carolina, 1787-1797 is a collection of more than one thousand transcribed advertisements from Charleston’s daily newspaper. Each advertisement portrays, in miniature, a human drama of courage and resistance to unjust authority. The advertisements give insight not only into slave resistance, agency, and culture, but also into eighteenth century material life, economy, and racial ideology. The ads are also a rich source of ...

The works of Mr. Thomas Brown encompass a rich tapestry of both serious and humorous writings, showcasing his versatility as a writer. In prose and verse, Brown explores themes of human experience, societal norms, and the intricacies of life with a unique blend of wit and depth. His ability to oscillate between comedy and seriousness allows readers to engage with his work on multiple levels, making it a compelling read for those who appreciate literary craftsmanship. Each volume presents a...

Penned during a relaxation of licences for printing-presses and State censorship thus catering for the psychological uncertainties, social debate and millenarian expectations engendered during the Protectorate of Cromwell; The Garden of Cyrus is Browne’s contribution to what was a ‘boom period’ and the single-most decade of interest in esoterica England has ever witnessed. Browne’s Neoplatonic and Neopythagorean vision of the interconnection of art and nature via various symbols, primarily...