Albert Camus's The Stranger is a spare, unsettling masterpiece of twentieth-century fiction, following Meursault, an emotionally detached French Algerian whose mother's death, casual relationships, and senseless act of violence expose the fragile conventions by which society judges meaning and guilt. Written in lucid, restrained prose, the novel exemplifies Camus's philosophy of the absurd: the clash between humanity's hunger for order and an indifferent universe. Its cool surface, colonia...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Unlock the hidden mysteries behind one of the world’s most secretive and influential societies in The Arcana of Freemasonry—Albert Churchward’s bold and revealing exploration of the ancient origins, symbols, and spiritual philosophy of Freemasonry.Originally published in the early 20th century, this thought-provoking work traces the roots of Masonic ritual and symbolism back to the wisdom of ancient Egy...

First published in 1924, no book had ever before emerged dealing with Netsukes, one of the most fascinating and interesting forms of expression of the Japanese in art. Netsukes are the exquisitely carved and infinitely varied little knobs used by the Japanese to keep from slipping all kinds of articles which are hung from girdles. For collectors who cannot afford originals in most of the arts, Netsukes offer an alluring field. Here is a branch in which originals are accessible. The Netsuke...

Georgians, like all Americans, experienced the Civil War in a variety of ways. Through selected articles drawn from the New Georgia Encyclopedia (www.georgiaencyclopedia.org), this collection chronicles the diversity of Georgia’s Civil War experience and reflects the most current scholarship in terms of how the Civil War has come to be studied, documented, and analyzed.The Atlanta campaign and Sherman’s March to the Sea changed the course of the war in 1864, in terms both of the up...

Haitian Creole (HC) is spoken by approximately 11,000,000 persons in Haiti and in diaspora communities in the United States and throughout the Caribbean. Thus, it is of great utility to Anglophone professionals engaged in various activities—medical, social, educational, welfare— in these regions. As the most widely spoken and best described creole language, a knowledge of its vocabulary is of interest and utility to scholars in a variety of disciplines.The English-Haitian Creole Bi...

The Absolute lies within each of us. It only takes the courage to walk the path that leads there.The Absolute Path is a guide to lasting spiritual transformation, not through theory alone, but through lived practice. Through four progressive steps, it blends proven psychology-based wellness, surrender, present-moment awareness, and self-knowledge into a path that's both practical and profound. Drawing from both Eastern peace and Western wholeness,...

There is no denying that the Covid-19 pandemic has been the cause of many changes. Many people have been working from home over the past two years, and many have been using their computers more than ever, for both business and person reasons. It is the perfect time for #Hacked – 10 Practical Cyber Security Tips to Help Protect Personal or Business Information, a new book by cyber security expert Albert Whale. This book is a guide to the risks in cyberspace, and what can be done to prevent ...

This is a true story about my Dad, an English Professor, who went viral in the 1980s after Universal Studios threatened him with a lawsuit for writing a little pamphlet that compared E.T. to Jesus. This book was written over 40 years ago and is being published posthumously in honor of the 25th anniversary of his passing. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Albert E. Millar Jr. Scholarship at Christopher Newport University.The content depicts a true story and real event...

In Jukes-Edwards, Albert E. Winship examines the impact of education and heredity on human development by comparing the legacies of two families: the Jukes, associated with crime and poverty, and the Edwards, descendants of theologian Jonathan Edwards. Through detailed genealogical research, Winship contrasts the outcomes of these families, attributing their stark differences to factors such as moral character, education, and environment.The study argues for the transformative power of edu...

Embark on an insightful exploration of sustainable agriculture with Sir Albert Howard's seminal work, "An Agricultural Testament." Immerse yourself in a narrative that lays the foundation for organic farming principles, emphasizing the importance of maintaining soil health and biodiversity in agricultural practices.As Howard unfolds his testament, witness a narrative that challenges conventional farming methods and advocates for a holistic approach to agriculture....

New essays from foodways archaeology related to cuisine in social, cultural, and environmental contexts.This collection of original essays is the first to cover recent trends in foodways archaeology in the Midwest using the concept of cuisine: the selection of food ingredients and methods of food preparation, cooking, and serving/consumption in relation to their social, cultural, and environmental contexts. This work span the Early Archaic (9000 B...

"This is a comprehensive and exceptionally practical blueprint for school supervision in the 21st century. At a time when national standards for administrative preparation are in the wings, this book should become required reading in schools of educational administration."John KappenbergDirector of Research Sewanhaka Central High School, Floral Park, NYSuccessfully meet the needs of staff and students and become a teacher of teachers!