Author : Anonim
Publisher : eFiction Publishing
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
eFiction November 2010
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Efiction November 2010
Efiction November 2010 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle version is available to download in english. Read online anytime anywhere directly from your device. Click on the download button below to get a free pdf file of Efiction November 2010 book. This book definitely worth reading, it is an incredibly well-written.
The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Eighth Annual Collection
Gardner Dozois
Author : Gardner Dozois
Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2011-07-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 142998306X
The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Eighth Annual Collection by Gardner Dozois Pdf
In the new millennium, what secrets lay beyond the far reaches of the universe? What mysteries belie the truths we once held to be self evident? The world of science fiction has long been a porthole into the realities of tomorrow, blurring the line between life and art. Now, in The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Eighth Annual Collection the very best SF authors explore ideas of a new world. This venerable collection of short stories brings together award winning authors and masters of the field such as Robert Reed, Alastair Reynolds, Damien Broderick, Carrie Vaughn, Ian R. MacLeod and Cory Doctorow. And with an extensive recommended reading guide and a summation of the year in science fiction, this annual compilation has become the definitive must-read anthology for all science fiction fans and readers interested in breaking into the genre.
Remembering Aldo Moro
Ruth Glynn
Author : Ruth Glynn
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2017-07-05
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781351551526
Remembering Aldo Moro by Ruth Glynn Pdf
The 1978 kidnapping and murder of Christian Democrat politician, Aldo Moro, marked the watershed of Italy's experience of political violence in the period known as the 'years of lead' (1969-c.1983). This uniquely interdisciplinary volume explores the evolving legacy of Moro's death in the Italian cultural imaginary, from the late 1970s to the present. Bringing a wide range of critical perspectives to bear, interventions by experts in the fields of political science, social anthropology, philosophy, and cultural critique elicit new understandings of the events of 1978 and explain their significance and relevance to present-day Italian culture and society.
Seagulls in the Attic
Tessa Hainsworth
Author : Tessa Hainsworth
Publisher : Random House
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2010-06-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781409051473
Seagulls in the Attic by Tessa Hainsworth Pdf
____________________________ What's it really like to give it all up and follow your dream? The follow-up to Up With the Larks, and the second volume in the heartwarming, laugh-out-loud true story of Tessa, who moved from the London rat-race to become a postie in rural Cornwall. Having given up a high-powered job and the lifestyle to match, Tessa Hainsworth had no idea how hard she would struggle when, full of optimism, she fulfilled her dream of moving to rural Cornwall with her young family. In Up With the Larks Tessa charted her first turbulent year with the Royal Mail, and her transformation from outsider to 'Posh Postie', adopted Cornishwoman and much-loved member of her new community. In Seagulls in the Attic Tessa is now a pillar of the community, or so she thinks. Life is becoming hard for her and her family as they realise that being part of a small community is not quite the idyll she had been lead to believe, as lack of money and the demands of family life take their toll. But, as with the first book, Tessa finds the fun and resilience to turn all the hardships to her advantage - eventually. ____________________________ A must-read book for all those who hanker for an escape to the country!
The Vampire in Folklore, History, Literature, Film and Television
Anonim
Author : Anonim
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 389 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2015-09-23
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780786499366
The Vampire in Folklore, History, Literature, Film and Television by Anonim Pdf
This comprehensive bibliography covers writings about vampires and related creatures from the 19th century to the present. More than 6,000 entries document the vampire's penetration of Western culture, from scholarly discourse, to popular culture, politics and cook books. Sections by topic list works covering various aspects, including general sources, folklore and history, vampires in literature, music and art, metaphorical vampires and the contemporary vampire community. Vampires from film and television--from Bela Lugosi's Dracula to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, True Blood and the Twilight Saga--are well represented.
eFiction July 2010
Anonim
Author : Anonim
Publisher : eFiction Publishing
Page : 61 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2024-05-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
eFiction July 2010 by Anonim Pdf
The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year
Jonathan Strahan
Author : Jonathan Strahan
Publisher : Start Publishing LLC
Page : 788 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2011-03-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781597803045
The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year by Jonathan Strahan Pdf
Strahan's fifth anthology contains 29 wide-ranging tales. Neil Gaiman's "The Truth Is a Cave in the Black Mountains" is a deceptively simple folktale-styled story of the price one may pay for gold. "The Sultan of the Clouds" by Geoffrey Landis untangles a complex knot of childish power. Sarah Rees Brennan's "The Spy Who Never Grew Up" gives a beloved childhood icon a sinister update; Diana Peterfreund's "The Care and Feeding of Your Baby Killer Unicorn" turns unicorn lore on its head; and Rachel Swirsky's "The Lady Who Plucked Red Flowers Beneath the Queen's Window" puts a fantasy spin on the temporal culture shock of immortality. This year the fantasy tales outdo the SF in depth of storytelling and characterization, though all the inclusions are strong, with few ideas left by the wayside.
eFiction December 2010
Anonim
Author : Anonim
Publisher : eFiction Publishing
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
eFiction December 2010 by Anonim Pdf
The End of Cool Japan
Mark McLelland
Author : Mark McLelland
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2016-07-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317269366
The End of Cool Japan by Mark McLelland Pdf
Today’s convergent media environment offers unprecedented opportunities for sourcing and disseminating previously obscure popular culture material from Japan. However, this presents concerns regarding copyright, ratings and exposure to potentially illegal content which are serious problems for those teaching and researching about Japan. Despite young people’s enthusiasm for Japanese popular culture, these concerns spark debate about whether it can be judged harmful for youth audiences and could therefore herald the end of ‘cool Japan’. This collection brings together Japan specialists in order to identify key challenges in using Japanese popular culture materials in research and teaching. It addresses issues such as the availability of unofficially translated and distributed Japanese material; the emphasis on adult-themes, violence, sexual scenes and under-age characters; and the discrepancies in legislation and ratings systems across the world. Considering how these issues affect researchers, teachers, students and fans in the US, Canada, Australia, China, Japan and elsewhere in Asia, the contributors discuss the different ways in which academic and fan practices are challenged by local regulations. Illustrating from personal experience the sometimes fraught nature of teaching about ‘cool Japan’, they suggest ways in which Japanese Studies as a discipline needs to develop clearer guidelines for teaching and research, especially for new scholars entering the field. As the first collection to identify some of the real problems faced by teachers and researchers of Japanese popular culture as well as the students over whom they have a duty of care, this book will be of great interest to students and scholars of Japanese Studies and Cultural Studies.
Encyclopaedia Britannica Almanac 2010
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Author : Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Publisher : Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Page : 882 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781615353293
Encyclopaedia Britannica Almanac 2010 by Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. Pdf
The Encyclopaedia Britannica 2010 Almanac, is the complete source for fast facts. Published in association with Time Magazine, the Encyclopaedia Britannica Almanac 2010 includes more coverage of key subjects such as the arts, business, people, science, and the world than other leading almanacs. Read about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Darfur, the rise of global food prices and the accompanying political and financial effects, the growing military operation in Afghanistan, the lives of influential political leaders, athletes, authors, heroes and much more !
Lean Hospitals
Mark Graban
Author : Mark Graban
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781315352015
Lean Hospitals by Mark Graban Pdf
Organizations around the world are using Lean to redesign care and improve processes in a way that achieves and sustains meaningful results for patients, staff, physicians, and health systems. Lean Hospitals, Third Edition explains how to use the Lean methodology and mindsets to improve safety, quality, access, and morale while reducing costs, increasing capacity, and strengthening the long-term bottom line. This updated edition of a Shingo Research Award recipient begins with an overview of Lean methods. It explains how Lean practices can help reduce various frustrations for caregivers, prevent delays and harm for patients, and improve the long-term health of your organization. The second edition of this book presented new material on identifying waste, A3 problem solving, engaging employees in continuous improvement, and strategy deployment. This third edition adds new sections on structured Lean problem solving methods (including Toyota Kata), Lean Design, and other topics. Additional examples, case studies, and explanations are also included throughout the book. Mark Graban is also the co-author, with Joe Swartz, of the book Healthcare Kaizen: Engaging Frontline Staff in Sustainable Continuous Improvements, which is also a Shingo Research Award recipient. Mark and Joe also wrote The Executive’s Guide to Healthcare Kaizen.
Kinetic Military Action and Next Generation Debt: Waveform Politics Vol. 10
Gary Clifford Gibson
Author : Gary Clifford Gibson
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2012-04-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9780557652440
Kinetic Military Action and Next Generation Debt: Waveform Politics Vol. 10 by Gary Clifford Gibson Pdf
Waveform Politics Ten is the final volume of contemporary history essays on empirical and philosophical topics from an ordinary American citizen's point of view. The wave forms in the title refer to the broadcast media's ubiquitous adverse conditioning of U.S. mass political thought. Volume One named 'Fade Into History/ started with essays written in 1999 and later with subsequent volumes viewing a panoramic presentation of concerns from the 9-11 attacks to major sociological restructuring of American moral concerns. From two foreign military engagements lasting most of the first decade of the third millennium to restructuring of the U.S. and Global economy the Waveform Politics series collects the experience of contemporary U.S. history interactively rather than retroactively.
Thrill of the Chaste
Valerie Weaver-Zercher
Author : Valerie Weaver-Zercher
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781421408927
Thrill of the Chaste by Valerie Weaver-Zercher Pdf
Take a peek beneath the bonnet. Browse the inspirational fiction section of your local bookstore, and you will likely find cover after cover depicting virtuous young women cloaked in modest dresses and wearing a pensive or playful expression. They hover innocently above sun-drenched pastures or rustic country lanes, often with a horse-drawn buggy in the background—or the occasional brawny stranger. Romance novels with Amish protagonists, such as the best-selling trailblazer The Shunning by Beverly Lewis, are becoming increasingly popular with a largely evangelical female audience. Thrill of the Chaste is the first book to analyze this growing trend in romance fiction and to place it into the context of contemporary literature, religion, and popular culture. Valerie Weaver-Zercher combines research and interviews with devoted readers, publishers, and authors to produce a lively and provocative examination of the Amish romance novel. She discusses strategies that literary agents and booksellers use to drive the genre’s popularity. By asking questions about authenticity, cultural appropriation, and commodification, Thrill of the Chaste also considers Amish fiction’s effects on Amish and non-Amish audiences alike.
Globalization and the State in Contemporary Crime Fiction
Andrew Pepper,David Schmid
Author : Andrew Pepper,David Schmid
Publisher : Springer
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-23
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781137425737
Globalization and the State in Contemporary Crime Fiction by Andrew Pepper,David Schmid Pdf
Why has crime fiction become a global genre? How do writers use crime fiction to reflect upon the changing nature of crime and policing in our contemporary world? This book argues that the globalization of crime fiction should not be celebrated uncritically. Instead, it looks at the new forms and techniques writers are using to examine the crimes and policing practices that define a rapidly changing world. In doing so, this collection of essays examines how the relationship between global crime, capitalism, and policing produces new configurations of violence in crime fiction – and asks whether the genre can find ways of analyzing and even opposing such violence as part of its necessarily limited search for justice both within and beyond the state.
Modern Science Fiction: A Critical Analysis
James Gunn,Michael R. Page
Author : James Gunn,Michael R. Page
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2018-05-25
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781476632377
Modern Science Fiction: A Critical Analysis by James Gunn,Michael R. Page Pdf
James Gunn—one of the founding figures of science fiction scholarship and teaching—wrote in 1951 what is likely the first master’s thesis on modern science fiction. Portions were in the short-lived pulp magazine Dynamic but it has otherwise remained unavailable. Here in its first full publication, the thesis explores many of the classic Golden Age stories of the 1940s and the critical perspective that informed Gunn’s essential genre history Alternate Worlds and his anthology series The Road to Science Fiction. The editor’s introduction and commentary show the historical significance of Gunn’s work and its relevance to today’s science fiction studies.