Download or read book The Silent Appalachian written by Vicki Sigmon Collins and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2017-01-03 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Appalachian literature is filled with silent or non-discursive characters. The reasons for their wordlessness vary. Some are mute or pretend to be, some choose not to speak or are silenced by grief, trauma or fear. Others mutter monosyllables, stutter, grunt and point, speak in tongues or idiosyncratic language. They capture the reader's attention by what they don't say.

Download or read book Paris Savant written by Bruno Belhoste and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2019-06-14 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Novelist Honoré de Balzac was the first to use the phrase "Paris savant" to refer to the dynamic Parisian scientific and intellectual community of the late 18th century. The Academy of Sciences was highly active during this time, and was a meeting place for intellectual and scientific elite, who worked together toward the diffusion of scientific knowledge into Parisian society. The Royal Observatory was a headquarters for French astronomy, as well as the great geodesic project to map all of France. The Royal Mint hosted courses in chemistry and mining, and the Arsenal near the Bastille housed the laboratory of Lavoisier, the most celebrated chemist of the age. This book is the English translation of Bruno Belhoste's Paris Savant: Encounters in Enlightenment Science, originally published in France in 2011. Belhoste discusses how the Parisian scientific community came into its important place in the French Enlightenment, focusing on the Academy of Sciences. Chapters cover subjects such as what role Parisian geography played in the movement, the contributions of French scientists to industrial and urban improvement, and how the Academy of Sciences clashed with the revolutionary crisis, resulting in its closing in 1793. The translation includes a prologue for English readers.

Download or read book Tom Stoppard s Arcadia written by John Fleming and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2013-08-05 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tom Stoppard is widely regarded as one of the leading contemporary British playwrights, a writer who has earned an intriguing mix of both critical and commercial success. Arcadia is considered by many critics to be Stoppard's masterpiece, a work that weds his love for words and ideas in his early career, with his emphasis on storytelling and emotional engagement in his later career. With its engaging alteration between past and present Arcadia offers a comedic and entertaining exploration of chaos theory, entropy, the Second Law of thermodynamics, iterated algorithms, fractals, and other concepts culled from the realms of math and science.

Download or read book A Savant s Vendetta written by R. Austin Freeman and published by House of Stratus. This book was released on 2012-09-30 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Humphrey Challoner had a formidable reputation in criminal anthropology. An intelligent savant devoted to science and his wife, he tells the story of her tragic demise at the hands of a brutal murderer. But Challoner is not all he seems and when he dies a gruesome tale of revenge unfolds and of a man driven past logic into a state of hell.

Download or read book The Old Silent written by Martha Grimes and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-05-14 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Witnessing a murder while on vacation, a detective is drawn into a twisting case in “another tour de force” for the New York Times bestseller (Publishers Weekly). As a newly appointed Scotland Yard superintendent, Richard Jury takes a much-needed holiday in West Yorkshire. But the respite is short-lived when he observes a woman shoot her husband at an inn called The Old Silent. With no question of “whodunit”, Jury is determined to discover why. Snooping outside his jurisdiction leads him to the dark tale of a kidnapped music prodigy—as more murders ratchet up the stakes. Now caught up in a triple murder, Jury would go to any lengths to help Nell Healey, the lovely widow of one of the victims. But Nell Healey remains silent as the Yorkshire moors, quiet as the grave, while the scope of the mystery widens.

Download or read book The Poetic Edda written by and published by Coach House Books. This book was released on 2014-10-27 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is a wonderful new edition of the Poetic Edda. It captures the language, vitality, and rhythms of the original."—Jesse Byock, PhD, UCLA Gods, giants, the undead, dwarves, Valkyries, heroes, kidnapping, dragons, and a giant wolf are just some of the stars in these Norse tales. Committed to vellum in Iceland around 1270, The Poetic Edda has compelled the likes of Richard Wagner, J. R. R. Tolkien, Jorges Luis Borges, and W.H. Auden. Jeramy Dodds transmits the Old Icelandic text into English without chipping the patina of the original. Jeramy Dodds's Crabwise to the Hounds was shortlisted for the Griffin Poetry Prize and won the Trillium Book Award for poetry.

Download or read book Mother Savant written by A.L. Hawke and published by A.L. Hawke. This book was released on 2020-01-22 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is now 2244 and the all-female society of Arkite is on the brink of revolution. Only the return of the Mother Savant can hope to maintain order. Savant Elise Jackson, Arkite’s supreme leader, is stricken with terrible grief over the recent loss of her lover. She has spent the last two years with her assistant, Sara, trying to repair and genetically engineer her lover’s damaged body and mind. But the Viceroy of Pyramid City and her followers in the Savant Council have no interest in squandering the city’s resources for Elise’s personal gain. With the help of the mainframe AI, they will vie for power, even attempting collusion with Sara and sabotage. And even if her enemies fail and Elise somehow manages to revive her lover, Elise knows she’ll have to vie for something she covets even more—her lover’s love. For Sara once loved her just as much, if not more. Mother Savant is book 2 in the Candy Savant series. The two books in the series are complete self-contained novels not ending in cliffhangers. Some spoilers cannot be avoided, but book 2 can be enjoyed without reading book 1, Candy Savant. Content warning: Arkite is a dystopian city featuring a ruler who is not nice. Expect profanity, adult situations, and sexual scenes.

Download or read book Ferran s Map written by T. L. Shreffler and published by Runaway Pen. This book was released on 2015-01-20 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bloodmage Volcrian is dead, but a new enemy lurks in the shadows. The Shade, a fanatical cult of demonic assassins, is trying to resurrect the Dark God and unleash His power back into the world. In their wake, a deadly plague is spreading across the land. Sora and her companions are the only ones who know of the plague’s true source. As the disease spreads, Sora must journey to the City of Crowns to retrieve The Book of the Named, her only hope of stopping The Shade. She and her companions arrive just in time for the winter solstice festival, a notorious two-weeks of fine wines, grand parties and legendary debauchery. Sora must don the guise of a noblewoman and infiltrate the First Tier nobility to stop The Shade before it’s too late. Meanwhile, the assassin Crash is confronted by a ghost from his past. As he uncovers more of the Shade’s plot, he finds himself face-to-face with his old Grandmaster, the one who both trained and betrayed him. Can Crash lay to rest his past, or will he succumb to his inner demon and rejoin the man who once made him a killer?

Download or read book Savant s Ascendant written by Will Greenway and published by Writers Exchange E-Publishing. This book was released on 2008-02-08 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bannor and Wren are on another adventure, doing what they do best...getting into and out-of trouble. The two savants embark on a simple reconnaissance mission with their new friends from the Shael Dal. Naturally there are the little bumps that make the danger duo's life so interesting--massacres, spies, and hostile alien assassins... At the behest of Koass the eternal, Bannor has pierced the veil of secrecy around the Baronians, and the soldiers of Baronia have a single response: Destroy.

Download or read book Beware The Silence 560 Horror Classics Macabre Tales Supernatural Mysteries written by Wilhelm Hauff and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-19 with total page 13819 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beware The Silence: 560+ Horror Classics, Macabre Tales & Supernatural Mysteries is a monumental anthology that showcases the evolution and diversity of horror and supernatural literature. Spanning centuries of literary contributions, this collection presents an unparalleled variety of styles, from the gothic horror of Mary Shelley to the psychological terror of H.P. Lovecraft, and the cosmic dread of Algernon Blackwood. It reflects a broad spectrum of themes such as the human psyche, existential dread, and the supernatural, providing readers with a comprehensive view of the genres development. Standout pieces within this collection underscore the rich tapestry of fear and curiosity that defines horror literature, making it a significant compilation for both scholars and enthusiasts alike. The contributing authors and editors of this anthology are titans in the literary world, each bringing their own unique voice and perspective to the theme of horror and supernatural mysteries. The collection aligns with various historical, cultural, and literary movements, showcasing the genre's adaptability and resilience through different epochs. From the romanticism of Edgar Allan Poe to the modernist ambiguities of Ambrose Bierce, and the pioneering science fiction horror of H.G. Wells, the anthology is a testament to the genres ability to evolve while exploring the depths of human fear, curiosity, and imagination. Together, these authors weave a complex narrative that transcends the simply macabre, inviting readers to ponder the human condition and the unknown. Beware The Silence offers readers an extraordinary opportunity to immerse themselves in the multifaceted world of horror and supernatural mysteries. It is an invitation to explore the shadows of literature, where the echoes of centuries-old fears, desires, and uncertainties resonate with contemporary readers. This anthology is not only an academic treasure trove for students and scholars of literary studies but also a labyrinth of terror and wonder for the lay reader. Each page turn promises to enrich ones understanding of the genre, providing a panoramic view of its historical evolution and the myriad ways it continues to captivate the imagination. For anyone eager to delve into the abyss of horror literature, this collection serves as both a comprehensive guide and a thrilling companion.

Download or read book The Candy Savant Duology Collection written by A.L. Hawke and published by A.L. Hawke. This book was released on 2023-04-11 with total page 598 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Candy Savant Series is now available in this two book duology collection including: Candy Savant, Book I: 2234. Geneticist Candice Harlow is recruited by supreme ruler Elise Jackson to create a human being from scratch as a way to achieve immortality. But is Candice prepared for the consequences of her scientific development in the all-female future society of Arkite? Mother Savant, Book II: 2244. The all-female society of Arkite is on the brink of revolution. Supreme leader Elise Jackson has spent the last two years trying to repair her lover's damaged body and mind, but the Savant Council has no interest in squandering the city's resources for Elise's personal gain. Only the return of the Mother Savant can hope to maintain order. Content warning: Arkite is a dystopian all-female city featuring a ruler who is not nice. Expect profanity, adult situations, and sexual scenes.

Download or read book Faux Pas written by Bloomsbury Publishing and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2005-10-31 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you have ever been bamboozled by the use of a foreign word or phrase, or simply want to spice up your vocabulary with some well-chosen bons mots, then this is the book for you. Thousands of foreign words and phrases have been absorbed into the language and are currently used in English, from the everyday (macho, tete-a-tete, spaghetti) to the relatively obscure (ultra vires, auto-da-fe). Faux Pas focuses on familiar terms and expressions as well as those that are new, curious or amusing. Each expression is 'translated', with an indication of its language of origin and pronunciation, a comment on its usefulness and a Pretentiousness Index.

Download or read book Faux Pas written by Philip Gooden and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2006-03-21 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever been embarassed by the bons mots that some people toss casually into conversation, or wished that you had a clever retort? Faux Pas offers insight into hundreds of these phrases that readers will (or might not) want to use in writing or conversation once they know their correct meanings and usage. Entries include both familiar terms and phrases that are new, curious, or even just amusing. Each expression is "translated" and denotes the language of origin, pronunciation, and usefulness. A Pretentiousness Index is included for many expressions to assist you in avoiding inappropriate usage. Whether you are a linguaphile or a professional wordsmith, or just want to impress your friends with a few well-chosen apercus, Philip Gooden's guide can rescue you from potential language land mines and help you to maintain your sangfroid. Full of examples drawn from everyday contexts, Faux Pas will make sure that you don't upset any honchos with your chutzpah.

Download or read book The Uttermost Farthing A Savant s Vendetta written by R. Austin Freeman and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-09-16 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Uttermost Farthing: A Savant's Vendetta" by R. Austin Freeman. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Download or read book The Iron Savant written by Heritage Adams and published by Heritage Adams. This book was released on 2021-08-06 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lone PI stumbles upon the world of majiks, monsters and the mysterious & powerful Iron Savant "Hide! Paz, hide! If you want to live, Mummy says to hide yourself my lovely! Hide yourself and never come out! Don’t let them find you! Stay quiet and stay hidden, no matter what." London private investigator and loner, Paz, has followed the panicked words from a mother she can barely remember all her life. Running away from something, but not knowing what. Keeping herself safe. Keeping everything and everybody at a distance, until she unwittingly stumbles into a dangerous realm of metals and majiks, of lopers and the Jakkerman, and of crystal caves and hidden mansions. And at the centre of her changed reality? Luka, the Iron Savant. Mysterious, angry, domineering, but also handsome and beguiling. A new world is revealed to Paz. Full of wonders and dangers. A magical world at war with another dimension desperate to overthrow our own. But worse than this, Paz is forced to spend time with the arrogant Luka who she despises. She tries everything to get away from him, wanting to return to her normal life… But nothing will ever be normal again for Paz, for she is not who Luka or his old master think. She is a throwback to an ancient age and an older power they know nothing about…

Download or read book The Garden Party and Other Plays written by Václav Havel and published by Grove Press. This book was released on 1993 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gathered together here for the first time are seven plays that span Havel's career from his early days at the Theater of the Balustrade through the Prague Spring, Charter 77, and the repeated imprisonments that made Havel's name into a rallying cry and propelled him to the leadership of his country. They include The Garden Party, The Increased Difficulty of Concentration, Mistake, the Vanek trilogy of Audience, Unveiling, and Protest, and the first fully corrected English version of The Memorandum--the play that won Havel the Obie for Best Foreign Play in 1968.

Download or read book Peak Leadership Fitness written by Timothy J. Tobin and published by Association for Talent Development. This book was released on 2019-02-05 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get leadership-fit and see results in yourself and others. Leadership and fitness are both journeys of self-discovery. Both require self-awareness, passion, and commitment. Both have the potential to inspire others. And for both, results come only with effort. To achieve great heights, you must be willing to take the first step, put in the work, and overcome the inevitable obstacles. In Peak Leadership Fitness: Elevating Your Leadership Game, leadership coach and fitness expert Timothy J. Tobin invites you to share the lessons he’s learned at the intersection of physical and leadership fitness. With the encouraging style of a trainer-coach, Tobin shares his four fitness principles: You never know what you’re capable of until you take that first step. You must put in the effort. You learn more about yourself when times are tough. What you consume matters. Tobin describes the foundations for leadership fitness, including motivation and mindset, and details his steps to becoming leadership-fit. From taking your pulse to seeking recovery by building endurance, Tobin employs fitness metaphors while remaining aware of the critical difference between personal fitness and leadership—the stakes are much higher with leadership. This book was written for today’s and tomorrow’s leaders facing today’s challenges—time constraints, overcrowded leadership development landscape, and uncertainty about where to start. It is grounded in learning and development and leadership research and illustrated with true-to-life vignettes, sample leadership fitness plans, templates, and tip sheets. Tobin points out the opportunities for leadership development that are all around you—you just need to know where to look and how to integrate the activities into your regular routine. Train smart; train often. Build good habits. Develop yourself and others. You’ve got this!