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Deconstruction For Beginners

Jim Powell
Deconstruction For Beginners Book PDF

Author : Jim Powell
Publisher : Red Wheel/Weiser
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2008-01-08
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781939994035

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Deconstruction For Beginners by Jim Powell Pdf

Deconstruction is so labyrinthine (and rumored to be fatal) that it’s become the monster that murdered philosophy. When Jacques Derrida, the father of deconstruction, uses buzz-words such as “phallogocentrism” and “transcendental signified,” humanities students and aspiring philosophers may get weak in the knees. Following up on the success of Derrida For Beginners, Jim Powell’s Deconstruction For Beginners is an irreverent romp through deconstructive domains. Though Powell offers lucid explanations of the most important deconstructive ideas and texts, he also dive into lesser known works. One of these, The Right to Look, finds Derrida offering his thoughts on a photo-novella consisting of images of women making love with each other. Powell then goes on to explore how deconstruction, like an unruly mistress, has escaped Derrida, especially in the realm of architecture. Then, based on Derrida’s assertion that deconstruction happens differently in different cultures, Powell examines how – through Buddhism and Taoism – deconstruction took place in ancient India, Japan, and China.

Tesla For Beginners

Robert I. Sutherland-Cohen
Tesla For Beginners Book PDF

Author : Robert I. Sutherland-Cohen
Publisher : Red Wheel/Weiser
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2016-11-08
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781939994493

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Tesla For Beginners by Robert I. Sutherland-Cohen Pdf

The father of modern-day electricity and considered by some to be the ultimate “mad scientist,” Nikola Tesla filed nearly 300 patents in his lifetime. Many of these patents resulted in functioning inventions; others were little more than wide-eyed dreams—or still await possible development. Tesla For Beginners examines the man behind the alternating current and wireless technologies who traveled from Serbia by steamship to arrive in the United States with only four cents in his pocket. It was in the early 1880s, at the tail end of the Industrial Revolution and the beginning of the Second Industrial Revolution, that America beckoned him. Nikola Tesla—a poet of invention—left behind a vast and intriguing legacy. He was a scientist, physicist, mathematician, electrical engineer, and extensively published author who spent his last decades scraping for funding for celestial projects and living out his final days in penurious solitude with a pigeon.

Proust For Beginners

Steve Bachmann
Proust For Beginners Book PDF

Author : Steve Bachmann
Publisher : Red Wheel/Weiser
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-17
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781939994455

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Proust For Beginners by Steve Bachmann Pdf

Proust For Beginners is a compelling biography of French novelist Marcel Proust and a vivid portrait of his times. It also serves as a concise guide and critical review of In Search of Lost Time (À la recherche du temps perdu, 7 volumes, 1913–1927), one of the most difficult—yet widely taught—works of French literature. With extensive passages from In Search of Lost Time and other essential works, Proust For Beginners highlights the defining themes and unique literary style of a modern master whom many have heard about but few fully fathom. It portrays Proust and the milieu in which he wrote in vivid detail, bringing to life the “Proustian moments” at the heart of his greatest work—and our own everyday experience. Proust’s masterpiece “begins in a series of rooms in which he unlocks themes, styles, references, and foreshadows,” writes Harold Augenbraum in the foreword. Proust For Beginners will provide the key.

Libertarianism For Beginners

Todd Seavey
Libertarianism For Beginners Book PDF

Author : Todd Seavey
Publisher : Red Wheel/Weiser
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781939994677

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Libertarianism For Beginners by Todd Seavey Pdf

Libertarianism isn’t about winning elections; it is first and foremost a political philosophy—a description of how, in the opinion of libertarians, free people ought to treat one another, at least when they use the law, which they regard as potentially dangerous. If libertarians are correct, the law should intrude into people’s lives as little as possible, rarely telling them what to do or how to live. A political and economic philosophy as old as John Locke and John Stuart Mill, but as alive and timely as Rand Paul, the Tea Party, and the novels of Ayn Rand, libertarianism emphasizes individual rights and calls for a radical reduction in the power and size of government. Libertarianism For Beginners lays out the history and principles of this often-misunderstood philosophy in lucid, dispassionate terms that help illuminate today’s political dialogue.

Toni Morrison For Beginners

Ron David
Toni Morrison For Beginners Book PDF

Author : Ron David
Publisher : Red Wheel/Weiser
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2016-10-04
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781939994554

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Toni Morrison For Beginners by Ron David Pdf

Many people consider Morrison’s novels difficult to read. Most of her readers have at least one book on their shelves that they couldn’t finish or, when they did finish one, just scratched their heads in confusion. And when we think we are sure we know what she’s writing about, it turns out we are half wrong or only getting the tip of the iceberg instead of the whole, beautiful, brooding thing. Toni Morrison For Beginners is about the woman, her books, her mission, her word music, and all that subtext in her writings. Morrison’s books are like the ocean: the surface is beautiful but everything that gives them life lies beneath. She’s the kind of writer who can change your life and this book is here to help you navigate the words and the woman.

Buddha For Beginners

Stephen T. Asma
Buddha For Beginners Book PDF

Author : Stephen T. Asma
Publisher : Red Wheel/Weiser
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2015-04-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781939994349

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Buddha For Beginners by Stephen T. Asma Pdf

Despite the widespread popularity of Buddhist practices (like meditation), there is little understanding of the complex philosophy behind Buddhism. The historical Buddha, Gautama, was a real person—a radical—who challenged the religious leaders of his day. Buddha For Beginnersintroduces the reader to the historical Buddha, to the ideas that made him change his life, and to the fascinating philosophical debates that engaged him and formed the core of Buddhism. Buddha For Beginners compares Buddha’s philosophy with those of his contemporaries, the later Buddhist schools, and Western Philosophy. The book includes a survey, distinguishing the philosophical differences among later schools of Buddhism, such as Theravada, Madhyamaika, Tantric, Zen, and others. Buddha For Beginners is not a book you read, it is a book you experience. It makes you stop and close your eyes. Through some magical combination of words, drawings, and intuitive wisdom, Buddha For Beginners conveys not only the facts of Buddhism, but the peace, the silence...the feel of it. It is historically accurate, spiritually challenging, and the white spaces mean as much as the words.

Bukowski For Beginners

Carlos Polimeni
Bukowski For Beginners Book PDF

Author : Carlos Polimeni
Publisher : Red Wheel/Weiser
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2015-04-07
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781939994387

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Bukowski For Beginners by Carlos Polimeni Pdf

Charles Bukowski, poet, novelist, short-story writer, journalist, and cult figure of the dissident and rebellious was born in Germany in 1920 and died in the USA in 1994. During his life he was hailed as "laureate of American lowlife" by Time magazine literary critic Adam Kirsch of The New Yorker wrote: "The secret of Bukowski's appeal...(is that) he combines the confessional poet's promise of intimacy with the largerthan-life aplomb of a pulp-fiction hero." Bukowski was one of the most unconventional writers and cultural critics of the 20th century. He lived an unorthodox, idiosyncratic life and wrote in a style that was unique—one that is impossible to classify or categorize. His work was at times cynical or humorous, but was always brilliant and challenging. His life and work are distinguished not only by a remarkable talent for words, but also by his rejection of the dominant social and cultural values of American society. Bukowski began writing at the age of forty and published forty-five books, six of them novels. He is also considered one of the great literary voices of Los Angeles. In Bukowski For Beginners, playwright Carlos Polimeni evaluates the life and literary achievements of the cult writer whose voice of dissidence and discontent is still heard and appreciated by readers worldwide.

Stanislavski For Beginners

Allen, David
Stanislavski For Beginners Book PDF

Author : Allen, David
Publisher : For Beginners, LLC
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2015-03-17
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781939994356

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Stanislavski For Beginners by Allen, David Pdf

Stanislavski was the first person to develop a cogent and practical system of acting. Throughout his life he sought the answers to such fundamental questions as: "What is great acting?" and "How can you find inspiration in every performance?" Stanislavski remains the most important influence on actor training today, and yet many of his ideas are little known, or even misunderstood. Stanislavski For Beginners charts the development of the Stanislavski system. It includes a clear exposition of the key elements of the system and explores his Method of Physical Actions, which he worked on in the years before his death, and which he called “the result of my whole life’s work.”

The American Presidency For Beginners

Justin Slaughter Doty
The American Presidency For Beginners Book PDF

Author : Justin Slaughter Doty
Publisher : Red Wheel/Weiser
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781939994714

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The American Presidency For Beginners by Justin Slaughter Doty Pdf

The President of the United States is an office that attracts men of all character. From George Washington to Barack Obama, the office has been held by farmers, scholars, veterans, and lawyers from all regions of the United States. The American Presidency For Beginners tells a concise history of the actions and consequences of all 44 presidents. The evolution of the presidency—from the weak curator of Congress to becoming the titan of policy, both domestic and foreign—is highlighted in 10 sections. The American Presidency For Beginners is a must read for those who find the position of commander in chief compelling and who want to learn more about the eclectic personalities that have led the US.

Climate Change For Beginners

Dean Goodwin
Climate Change For Beginners Book PDF

Author : Dean Goodwin
Publisher : Red Wheel/Weiser
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2016-03-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781939994691

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Climate Change For Beginners by Dean Goodwin Pdf

Year after year science continually proves that global climate change is real. But what does it all really mean and what can or should we do about it? Climate Change For Beginners is a clear, fluid narrative by a leading scientist and educator who takes a scrupulously balanced approach in explaining the history of global climate monitoring and change, and the whos, hows, whats, whens, wheres and whys of the interaction between human activity and recent trends in the Earth’s climate. Working from the premise that no one can do everything, but everyone can do something, Dean Goodwin challenges readers with experiments they can conduct to gain a better understanding of the science underlying the problems facing our planet and concludes with a list of 50 easy actions readers can choose from to start doing their part in the effort to slow or stop global warming. Replaces previous edition, ISBN 9781934389430.

Chicano Movement For Beginners

Maceo Montoya
Chicano Movement For Beginners Book PDF

Author : Maceo Montoya
Publisher : Red Wheel/Weiser
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781939994653

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Chicano Movement For Beginners by Maceo Montoya Pdf

As the heyday of the Chicano Movement of the late 1960s to early 70s fades further into history and as more and more of its important figures pass on, so too does knowledge of its significance. Thus, Chicano Movement For Beginners is an important attempt to stave off historical amnesia. It seeks to shed light on the multifaceted civil rights struggle known as “El Movimiento” that galvanized the Mexican American community, from laborers to student activists, giving them not only a political voice to combat prejudice and inequality, but also a new sense of cultural awareness and ethnic pride. Beyond commemorating the past, Chicano Movement For Beginners seeks to reaffirm the goals and spirit of the Chicano Movement for the simple reason that many of the critical issues Mexican American activists first brought to the nation’s attention then—educational disadvantage, endemic poverty, political exclusion, and social bias—remain as pervasive as ever almost half a century later.

Civil Rights For Beginners

Paul Von Blum
Civil Rights For Beginners Book PDF

Author : Paul Von Blum
Publisher : For Beginners, LLC
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2016-01-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781934389898

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Civil Rights For Beginners by Paul Von Blum Pdf

A large swath of literature on the civil rights movement exists in the United States. Much of that literature focuses on the dramatic events of the African American resistance to Jim Crow and oppression from the mid 1950s through the early 1970s. Frequently, this material is scholarly and, at best, only marginally accessible to the general public. Moreover, many of the books on the modern civil rights movement focus exclusively on a narrow historical time frame and often on widely recognized public figures like Rosa Parks and Dr. Martin Luther King. Civil Rights For Beginners fills a major gap by placing the modern civil rights movement into a broader historical perspective. It also discusses the civil rights and liberation movements from the 60s to the present that the African American freedom struggles helped to catalyze including the Chicano Movement, the American Indian Movement, the Asian-American Movement, the Women's Movement, and the Gay Liberation Movement. Unlike most civil rights books, Civil Rights For Beginners focuses less on major leaders and more on the ordinary African Americans who provided the backbone of the successful protests and demonstrations. Moreover, it deals with the expressive culture of the movement, surveying key developments in literature, music, visual art, and film, all of which served both as integral features of the movement as well as contributing to its enduring legacy.

Black Panthers For Beginners

Boyd, Herb
Black Panthers For Beginners Book PDF

Author : Boyd, Herb
Publisher : For Beginners, LLC
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2015-08-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781939994394

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Black Panthers For Beginners by Boyd, Herb Pdf

A crowd of onlookers gawked from the sidewalk as four young black men dressed in black leather jackets and berets leaped from a Volkswagen, each of them wielding shotguns with bandoliers strapped across their bodies. The young men surrounded two white police officers who had accosted a black man and had him spread-eagled against a building. The young men did not say a word as the police officers watched them nervously, their eyes fixed on the shotguns. One of the young men held a large law book in his hand…This was the Black Panther Party in ideal action. The real story—the whole story—was both more and less heroic. So begins Black Panthers For Beginners. The late 1960s, when the Panthers captured the imagination of the nation’s youth, was a time of regulation. While their furious passage was marked by death, destruction and government sabotage, the Panthers left an instructive legacy for anyone who dares to challenge the system. Herb Boyd has done exhaustive research, examined the claims of all parties involved, and boiled the story down to “the truth.” We believe this is the most truthful book on the market, but each Panther has his or her own story to tell. We suggest that you check out the stories of all the Black Panthers.

French Revolutions For Beginners

Michael J. LaMonica
French Revolutions For Beginners Book PDF

Author : Michael J. LaMonica
Publisher : Red Wheel/Weiser
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2014-11-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9781934389928

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French Revolutions For Beginners by Michael J. LaMonica Pdf

Allons enfant de la Patrie, le jour de gloire est arrivé! “Arise children of the Fatherland, the day of glory has arrived!” These opening lines to La Marseillaise, France’s famously stirring and evocative national anthem, capture perfectly the passion, fear, and frenetic energy of Republicanism’s sanguinary birth on French soil. Through the violence of the Revolutions (yes there were many) the reign of the Bourbon monarchy came to an end and modern France was born. French Revolutions For Beginners examines the several bloody revolutions and counter-revolutions throughout the course of the 19th century and the constant upheavals and disruptions in France’s ever changing political landscape from 1789-1900. While most people have some familiarity with names like Louis XVI and Napoleon, the details of what exactly happened during the French Revolution – apart from pithy royal pronouncements about cake eating and the ever-falling blade of the guillotine – are often difficult to understand, and for good reason: there were a whopping 15 changes of government in less than a century! The legacy of the French Revolutions remains with us today; we see it all over the world when an oppressed people rise up against an authoritarian regime demanding their rights as citizens be recognized. French Revolutions For Beginners presents the major political figures, events and hot-button political issues of this extremely violent, chaotic, confusing – but always exciting – period in a way that is accessible, interesting, and fun to both history-buffs and the neophyte alike.

Paul Robeson For Beginners

Paul Von Blum
Paul Robeson For Beginners Book PDF

Author : Paul Von Blum
Publisher : For Beginners
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2013-12-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781934389829

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Paul Robeson For Beginners by Paul Von Blum Pdf

Paul Robeson, despite being one of the greatest Renaissance figures in American history, still remains in relative anonymity. An exceptional scholar, lawyer, athlete, stage and screen actor, linguist, singer, civil rights and political activist, he performed brilliantly in every professional enterprise he undertook. Any serious treatment of civil rights history and radical politics as well as American sports, musical, theatrical, and film history must consider the enormous contributions of Paul Robeson. And yet, Paul Robeson remains virtually unknown by millions of educated Americans. People typically know him for only one, if any, of the major successes of his life: the concert singer best known for “Old Man River,” the star of Shakespeare’s Othello on Broadway in the early 1940s, the political activist blacklisted for his radical views and activism during the era of McCarthyism in the 1950s. Paul Robeson For Beginners demystifies and bestows light and long overdue credence to the life of this extraordinary American.