A young man named Joshua embarks on a quest to recover the missing Midas Orb, crucial for his city's safety and stability. Gathering a group of acquaintances, he sets out with the hope of restoring normalcy. However, dark forces threaten their mission, complicating their journey through a perilous and unfamiliar landscape. The story explores themes of bravery, friendship, and the struggle between good and evil as Joshua faces challenges that could determine the fate of his city.
The narrative delves into themes like the decline of modern universities, alienation from nature, and contemporary melancholia. It examines the value of knowledge, truth, and artistry in philosophical life, while exploring the creative construction of self. Engaging deeply with the works of Plato and Nietzsche, particularly the Phaedo and The Gay Science, the author invites readers to reflect on the philosophical implications of these concepts.
Prologue : the custom of the country -- Introduction -- The anti-racist liberal Americanism of Boasian anthropology -- Franz Boas, miscegenation, and the white problem -- Ruth Benedict, "American" culture, and the color line -- Post-World War II anthropology and the social life of race and racism -- Charles Wagley, Marvin Harris, and the comparative study of race -- Black studies and the reinvention of anthropology -- Conclusion : anti-racism, liberalism, and anthropology in the age of Trump
The debate over the true authorship of Shakespeare's body of work began not long after the death of William Shakespeare, the obscure actor and entrepreneur from Stratford-Upon-Avon who was assumed to be the author. Being an uneducated son of a glover who had never left England, the chances that William Shakespeare produced infamous works like Hamlet are slim. This is the first complete literary biography of Edward de Vere, and finds in his history all the background material found in Shakespeare's plays. A truly fascinating study.
I have only one request," Kafka wrote to his publisher Kurt Wolff in 1913. "'The Stoker,' 'The Metamorphosis,' and 'The Judgment' belong together, both inwardly and outwardly. There is an obvious connection among the three, and, even more important, a secret one, for which reason I would be reluctant to forego the chance of having them published together in a book, which might be called The Sons."Seventy-five years later, Kafka's request is granted, in a volume including these three classic stories of filial revolt as well as his own poignant "Letter to His Father," another "son story" located between fiction and autobiography. A devastating indictment of the modern family, The Sons represents Kafka's most concentrated literary achievement as well as the story of his own domestic tragedy. Grouped together under this new title and in newly revised translations, these texts—the like of which Kafka had never written before and (as he claimed at the end of his life) would never again equal—take on fresh, compelling meaning.
Mark Anderson's first cartoon collection humorously explores the quirks of the business world, highlighting the absurdities of management, co-workers, and technology, including the ubiquitous PowerPoint. Featuring 100 cartoons, many previously published in prestigious outlets like the Wall Street Journal and Forbes, this compilation promises to deliver laughs while capturing the often chaotic office environment. It's an engaging read for anyone looking to find humor in the corporate landscape.
THE BOOK YOU CAN RELY ON WHENEVER YOU FACE A LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE The demands of a leader can be many, varied and difficult. The Leadership Book picks out the 10 top challenges that leaders face on a daily basis and shows how to maximise the performance of leaders and their teams in each of these situations. Each of the 10 sections pins · exactly what the issue is · the challenges it can throw up · key leadership actions for to take · the measures of success · the pitfalls to watch out for · a leadership summary to give a quick overview of the highlights of each issue · cross-references to related issues A lifelong companion suitable for any leader, you can dip into sections as and when you need to deal with a particular issue, making for a must-have guide for you to refer back to again and again.
The book explores the complex identity of the Garifuna people, who navigate their dual identification as Black and indigenous in Central America and the U.S. Mark Anderson analyzes how they embrace traditional discourses of ethnicity and political struggle while simultaneously affirming their African roots. This duality is reflected in their cultural expressions, particularly through the influence of U.S. hip-hop music and culture, illustrating a rich tapestry of identity that challenges simplistic categorizations.
This is the story of learning, relating, and coming of age as seen through the eyes of Erik, the son of an old atomic bomb builder turned rocket scientist. Based on a true story, the love in this nuclear family unravels into betrayal amidst forgotten boundaries. Erik shares the experiences of his growing years, among them, those of his mother, an accomplished artist and an IV morphine addict; poor Miss Freeman, who endured condoms for show and tell in 1957; the notorious Jerry Pirate held at bay by a pet crow that becomes a messiah; and a meeting with Edward Teller for a sandwich and an afternoon of hydrogen bomb wisdom in 1968. In the midst of it all, a bond between father and son eventually solidifies in the comfort of two old rocking chairs that squeak in front of their basement whiskey still. Through illicit sex, drugs, and family violence, Erik learns to survive in a world that demands a premium for the simplest lessons of love and the miracle of the human spirit.
