Download or read book Are Filter Bubbles Real written by Axel Bruns and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-08-27 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There has been much concern over the impact of partisan echo chambers and filter bubbles on public debate. Is this concern justified, or is it distracting us from more serious issues? Axel Bruns argues that the influence of echo chambers and filter bubbles has been severely overstated, and results from a broader moral panic about the role of online and social media in society. Our focus on these concepts, and the widespread tendency to blame platforms and their algorithms for political disruptions, obscure far more serious issues pertaining to the rise of populism and hyperpolarisation in democracies. Evaluating the evidence for and against echo chambers and filter bubbles, Bruns offers a persuasive argument for why we should shift our focus to more important problems. This timely book is essential reading for students and scholars, as well as anyone concerned about challenges to public debate and the democratic process.
Download or read book Warmed and Bound written by Pela Via and published by . This book was released on 2011-07-01 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the heart of The Velvet a writing community built around the fervent love of neo-noir fiction comes an original anthology. Stacked with brilliant emerging writers alongside some of the strongest established voices in contemporary literature, WARMED AND BOUND crosses literary boundaries on all sides, to deliver an altogether unique reading experience. Through seemingly opposed conventions, beautiful prose makes a hard impression on the short story form. From a scary love story to a nostalgic thriller, a hardboiled pursuit of salvation to the black humor that is existentialism, WARMED AND BOUND is rogue humility and lovesick noir, where humanity is a dirty puzzle. It 's Velvet Noir. Welcome. Matt Bell Tim Beverstock Blake Butler Vincent Louis Carrella Craig Clevenger Craig Davidson Chris Deal DeLeon DeMicoli Christopher J Dwyer Brian Evenson Sean P Ferguson Amanda Gowin JR Harlan Gordon Highland Anthony David Jacques Mark Jaskowski Jeremy Robert Johnson Stephen Graham Jones Nik Korpon Gary Paul Libero Kyle Minor Doc O Donnell J David Osborne Rob Parker Bob Pastorella Gavin Pate Cameron Pierce Edward J Rathke Caleb J Ross Bradley Sands Axel Taiari Richard Thomas Brandon Tietz Gayle Towell Paul Tremblay Pela Via Craig Wallwork Nic Young"The writers of the Velvet are contemporary fiction 's most effective and least self-conscious aesthetic guerrillas . . . The result is fiction at once conceived from high artistic intent and executed with depraved populist energy." Steve Ericksonauthor of Zeroville and The Sea Came in at Midnight
Download or read book My Bucketlist written by Axel &. Ash and published by Axel & Ash. This book was released on 2015-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "My BUCKETLIST" is a trendy coffee table journal inspiring you to collect and fulfill all those dreams, desires and ideas of what you want to do with your one extraordinary life. It is a place to catch all your dreams, desires and ideas to make sure you live your life to the absolute fullest. Full of incredibly inspiring stories, these wonderfully designed journals are a beautiful gift for any occasion. Beautifully bound in stylish black cloth, " My BUCKETLIST"is a funky new journal that invites you to decide what you want to do with your one wild and crazy life by collecting all your dreams & desires in one place. Whether it is to drive down Route 66 in a Cadillac, eat pizza in Naples, ride a zebra or just dance in the rain, this book is buzzing with tips, motivation and everything you need to start your lifes greatest adventures. Quirky, individual and so much fun, "My BUCKETLIST" includes: Bucketlist of 101 blank items ] 101 question spreads, 1 for each item ] Inspiring interviews with successful high profiles ] Space to insert pictures ] Inspiring quotes ] Beautiful photography from around the world ] World map ] Before & summary pages.
Download or read book Swept Away by Wanderlust written by Axel &. Ash and published by Axel & Ash. This book was released on 2015-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Swept away by WANDERLUST" is a coffee table style journal that inspires you to dream and capture all your travel adventures. Full of inspiration, beautiful photography and travel motivation that ignites the wanderlust spirit, it is the perfect gift for every traveler, adventurer & life seeker. "Swept away by WANDERLUST" is a creatively designed book with fun, quirky writing prompts that spark you to capture your special moments before they are forgotten. Beautifully bound in an earthy latte-colored cloth this charming journal is for the free-spirited traveler who wants to document their journey in a chic yet simple way. With every page individually designed, this journal is full of quirky questions, fun writing prompts and list pages and is the ultimate way to capture your travel memories! " Swept away by WANDERLUST" includes: Before section & Summary pages ] Inspiring quotes ] Unique questions and thought-provoking prompts on every page ] Spontaneous 'To-do' notes ] Beautiful and edgy photography from around the world ] Blank pages for journaling, drawing and important scribbles ] List pages to fill in during the trip: People I met Favorite restaurants etc ] Bucketlist of 111 things I want to do with my one wild and precious life ] A world map to trace the journey
Download or read book First Kill A Layla Caine Suspense Thriller Book 1 written by Ava Strong and published by Ava Strong. This book was released on 2024-08-23 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This is a chilling, suspenseful page turner that just might leave you scared at night!” —Reader review for Not Like Us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Former actress Layla Caine is an invaluable Profiler for the LAPD, with her unique ability to see through people and her deep knowledge of Hollywood. But when an elusive killer terrorizes Los Angeles, Layla finds herself in a game of cat and mouse with a killer always one step ahead… A killer claims victims in a macabre tribute to their cinematic triumphs, and Layla must channel her past to unmask the murderer who stages each crime scene with eerie perfection—before the final curtain call. “The plot has many twists and turns, but it is the ending, which I did not see coming at all, that totally defines this book as one of the most riveting that I have read in years.” —Reader review for Not Like Us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ FIRST KILL is BOOK #1 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller Ava Strong, whose bestseller NOT LIKE US (a free download) has received over 1,000 five star ratings and reviews. A gripping mystery series featuring the compelling and intricate protagonist Layla Caine, this crime thriller delivers relentless action, tension, and surprising narrative turns that promise to hold your attention and keep you enthralled long past bedtime. Fans of Mary Burton, Kendra Elliot, and Lisa Regan are sure to fall in love. Future books in the series are also available! “Very intriguing, kept me turning page after page… Lots of twists and turns and a very unexpected ending. Cannot wait for the next in this series!” —Reader review for Not Like Us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A roller coaster ride of events… Can’t put down until you finish it!” —Reader review for Not Like Us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Excellent read with very realistic characters that you become emotionally invested in… Couldn't put it down!” —Reader review for The Death Code ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “An excellent read, lots of twists and turns, with a surprising ending, leaving you wanting to read the next book in the series! Well done!” —Reader review for The Death Code ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Well worth the read. Cannot wait to see what happens in the next book!” —Reader review for The Death Code ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Quickly became a story I couldn’t put down! I highly recommend this book!” —Reader review for His Other Wife ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I really enjoyed the fast-paced action, plot design and characterization... I didn't want to put the book down and the ending was a total surprise.” —Reader review for His Other Wife ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The characters are extremely well developed… There are twists and turns in the plot that kept me guessing. An extremely well written story.” —Reader review for His Other Wife ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “One of the best books I have ever read… The ending was perfect and surprising. Ava Strong is an amazing writer.” —Reader review for His Other Wife ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Holy cow, what a rollercoaster… Many times I absolutely KNEW who the killer was—only to be proven wrong each time. I was completely surprised by the ending. I have to say, I am thrilled that this is the first in a series. My only complaint is that the next one isn't out yet. I need it!” —Reader review for His Other Wife ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “An incredible, intense, spellbinding, enjoyable story. It will keep you captivated until the end.” —Reader review for His Other Wife ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Download or read book The Heart Stealers Collection Volume 1 written by Jane Perky and published by Siren-BookStrand. This book was released on with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: [Siren Classic ManLove: Erotic Romance, Alternative, Paranormal, Romantic Suspense, Shape-shifter, MM, HEA] Stealing His Heart Away- Ever since his parents and brother died in front of their family home, Ryan Lowe chose to live a reclusive lifestyle. Scared of the unsafe outside world, Ryan has never left his home, but he’s about to find out that even in his self-made prison, there is danger. When a dangerous werewolf ends up his backyard, Ryan isn’t sure what to make of the gorgeous shifter. Axel Navarro is an Alpha werewolf who’s tasked with stealing a rare painting. There’s just one problem: his target is a reclusive human who has the most tantalizing scent. Axel doesn’t believe there’s a mate for him out there, not after what’s he’d done and witnessed as a former soldier. The tempting human is nothing like he expected. Both men have issues and Axel finds himself tasked with a new mission—help Ryan spread his wings and in the process, win his heart. Giving His Heart Away- Charlie Hawkes comes home one day to realize his shifter boyfriend has emptied out his bank account and stolen from his close friends. Dejected, depressed, but refusing to give up and return to his hometown after working hard to make it the city, Charlie decides to give his life a full 360-degree turn. The last thing Charlie expects is to become insanely attracted to a gorgeous dominant werewolf. But his ex boyfriend shattered his ability to love. Can Charlie learn to open his heart to another again? Ex-military paranormal special ops werewolf Zane Denver only intends to buy his friend a birthday present. Instead, he finds his mate in Charlie. Despite discovering the human has been hurt before by another shifter, Zane refuses to give up. Zane has never wanted anyone more in his life. The hunt is on and when a werewolf sights his mate, Zane will not stop until Charlie is his forever.
Download or read book The Buried Giant written by Kazuo Ishiguro and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2015-03-03 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature and author of Never Let Me Go and the Booker Prize–winning novel The Remains of the Day comes a luminous meditation on the act of forgetting and the power of memory. In post-Arthurian Britain, the wars that once raged between the Saxons and the Britons have finally ceased. Axl and Beatrice, an elderly British couple, set off to visit their son, whom they haven't seen in years. And, because a strange mist has caused mass amnesia throughout the land, they can scarcely remember anything about him. As they are joined on their journey by a Saxon warrior, his orphan charge, and an illustrious knight, Axl and Beatrice slowly begin to remember the dark and troubled past they all share. By turns savage, suspenseful, and intensely moving, The Buried Giant is a luminous meditation on the act of forgetting and the power of memory.
Download or read book Project MK Ultra and Mind Control Technology written by Axel Balthazar and published by SCB Distributors. This book was released on 2017-05-04 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People around the world claim to be victims of mind control technology. Medical professionals are quick to marginalize these targeted individuals and diagnose them with mental illness. Unfortunately, most people are oblivious to the historical precedent for the practice of mind control and the patented technology that exists in the field. This book includes a compilation of the government’s documentation on MK-Ultra, the CIA’s mind control experimentation on unwitting human subjects; all documentation on this program was ordered destroyed by CIA Director Richard Helms in 1973, but a cache of records survived and were made public through a Freedom of Information Act request in 1977. It also contains over 150 patents pertaining to a wide variety of subjects: artificial telepathy (voice-to-skull technology), behavior modification through radio frequencies, directed energy weapons, electronic monitoring, implantable nanotechnology, brain wave manipulation, nervous system manipulation, neuroweapons, psychological warfare, satellite terrorism, subliminal messaging, and more. A must-have reference guide for targeted individuals and anyone interested in the subject of mind control technology. The experiments and technology described herein reveal the government’s activities in a variety of fields utilizing an assortment of methodologies. Subjects covered include: Drugs; Hypnosis; Subconscious Isolation; Extrasensory Perception; Victims; Mind Control Technology; Artificial Telepathy; Behavior Modification; Nervous System Manipulation; Mind Manipulation; Mental Monitoring; Directed Energy Weapons; Electronic Surveillance; Implants and Nanotech; Subliminal Messaging; and more.
Download or read book Axel Scheffler Bath Book Freddy the Frog written by Axel Scheffler and published by Campbell Books. This book was released on 2014-05-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A soft and colourful squashy bathtime story book with noisy squeaker by Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo.
Download or read book Diary and Correspondence of Count Axel Fersen written by Hans Axel von Fersen (grefve) and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Real Recognition written by Marie-Elisabeth Lei Pihl and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-10-03 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Real Recognition investigates the complexities of literary and social recognition with the aim of putting a fresh, cross-disciplinary spin on reader identification and social acknowledgment. Engaging with contemporary Danish and Anglophone works on racialization, disability, and gender, Marie-Elisabeth Lei Pihl argues in favor of a close relation between aesthetic appeals to recognition and the political dimensions of literary texts. Moreover, she proposes a framework bent on experience and relations, as opposed to identity and status, for articulating new fruitful understandings of how literary texts call for aesthetic and social recognition. Based on this, she argues that literary texts can make readers get what social validation is about – and thereby help us redefine a key concept in the social sciences. Marie-Elisabeth Lei Pihl earned her PhD in literature and sociology from the University of Southern Denmark in 2020. Currently, she works as a postdoctoral researcher within narrative medicine and literature-based social interventions at the University of Southern Denmark in collaboration with the National Institute of Public Health in Copenhagen. Chapter 3 of this book is available for free in PDF format as Open Access from the individual product page at www.routledge.com. It has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.
Download or read book Explosives written by Rudolf Meyer and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-03-18 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The unrivaled, definitive reference for almost 40 years, this classic work on explosives is now in its seventh, completely revised and updated edition. Some 500 monographic entries, arranged alphabetically, consider the physicochemical properties, production methods, and safe applications of over 120 explosive chemicals. In addition, 70 fuels, additives, and oxidizing agents are discussed as well as the corresponding test methods. Trade, company, and military short names are provided for many of the materials listed, while further key features include a combined index and glossary with terms and abbreviations in English, French, and German, as well as conversion tables and many literature references. Finally, this indispensable source also contains safety data and transport regulations.
Download or read book Axel s Castle written by Edmund Wilson and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This book was released on 2019-11-19 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published in 1931, Axel's Castle was Edmund Wilson's first book of literary criticism--a landmark book that explores the evolution of the French Symbolist movement and considers its influence on six major twentieth-century writers: William Butler Yeats, Paul Valéry, T. S. Eliot, Marcel Proust, James Joyce, and Gertrude Stein. As Alfred Kazin later wrote, "Wilson was an original, an extraordinary literary artist . . . He could turn any literary subject back into the personal drama it had been for the writer."
Download or read book Scandinavia written by and published by . This book was released on 1885 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Red Cross Iron Cross written by Axel Munthe and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Siren s Heart written by Ashlyn Mathews and published by Ashlyn Mathews. This book was released on 2020-07-17 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sea nymph Red Little has a bone to pick with the big, bad wolf for stealing her mechanical heart. She storms to his cabin and demand he returns it. But Axel Wolfe wants more than Red’s heart. He wants answers to why he remembers every detail of the nightmarish day half of his men died at sea while his surviving men recall nothing. Axel suspects the truth has to do with Red’s miraculous survival. She should’ve died the instant a claw-tipped arrow punctured her flesh and blood heart. When Axel shows her a different side of him she likes too much, Red questions whether her second chance at life came at too high of a price for the wolf—banishment from his pack. As the passion between them heats, Red must decide. Return to the ocean and forget she ever met the wolf who stole her heart. Or remain on land and get the answer to the question that’s crossed her mind since Axel saved her at sea. Can an ill-tempered and sexy wolf fall hard for a fish out of water? Free paranormal romance, free short romance story, free romance
Download or read book Defied written by Gary Urey and published by Albert Whitman & Company. This book was released on 2019-03-01 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After stabilizing Earth's X-Point and bringing the world back from the verge of climactic disaster, Axel and Daisha's lives are almost back to normal. But when they learn an old nemesis is behind a company proposing to harness the X-Point’s power, it looks like history might repeat itself.
