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 David Wittenberg, "Time Travel: The Popular Philosophy of Narrative" English | ISBN: 0823249964, 0823249972 | 2012 | EPUB | 320 pages | 5 MB This "stimulating contribution to literary theory" reveals the deeply philosophical concerns and developments behind popular time travel sci-fi (London Review of Books).  The Sublime (Elements in the Philosophy of Immanuel Kant) by Melissa M. Merritt English | July 5, 2018 | ISBN: 1108438709 | EPUB/PDF | 84 pages | 2.5/1.7 MB This Element considers Kant's account of the sublime in the context of his predecessors both in the Anglophone and German rationalist traditions. Since Kant says with evident endorsement that 'we call sublime that which is absolutely great' (Critique of the Power of Judgment, 5:248) and nothing in nature can in fact be absolutely great (it can only figure as such, in certain presentations), Kant concludes that strictly speaking what is sublime can only be the human calling (Bestimmung) to perfect our rational capacity according to the standard of virtue that is thought through the moral law. The Element takes account of the difference between respect and admiration as the two main varieties of sublime feeling, and concludes by considering the role of Stoicism in Kant's account of the sublime, particularly through the channel of Seneca.  The South's Forgotten Fire-Eater: David Hubbard and North Alabama's Long Road to Disunion by Chris McIlwain English | December 5th, 2020 | ISBN: 158838411X | 288 pages | True EPUB | 7.63 MB There were countless fervent supporters of the Confederacy in the South before, during, and after the Civil War, but perhaps none were as ardent or influential as the so-called fire-eaters, who worked in Southern communities to sway them toward secession. The South's Forgotten Fire-Eater details the life and activism of David Hubbard, an Alabama fire-eater who did much to turn northern Alabama for the Confederacy. His is a cautionary tale of radical politics, told brilliantly by historian Chris McIlwain.  The Routledge Handbook of Early Christian Philosophy edited by Mark Edwards English | November 30, 2020 | ISBN: 1138685046 | PDF | 670 pages | 4.5 MB This volume offers the most comprehensive survey available of the philosophical background to the works of early Christian writers and the development of early Christian doctrine.  The Routledge Handbook of Early Christian Art edited by Robin M. Jensen, Mark D. Ellison English | May 24, 2018 | ISBN: 113885722X, 0367734397 | EPUB | 422 pages | 19 MB The Routledge Handbook of Early Christian Art surveys a broad spectrum of Christian art produced from the late second to the sixth centuries. The first part of the book opens with a general survey of the subject and then presents fifteen essays that discuss specific media of visual art―catacomb paintings, sculpture, mosaics, gold glass, gems, reliquaries, ceramics, icons, ivories, textiles, silver, and illuminated manuscripts. Each is written by a noted expert in the field. The second part of the book takes up themes relevant to the study of early Christian art. These seven chapters consider the ritual practices in decorated spaces, the emergence of images of Christ's Passion and miracles, the functions of Christian secular portraits, the exemplary mosaics of Ravenna, the early modern history of Christian art and archaeology studies, and further reflection on this field called "early Christian art." Each of the volume's chapters includes photographs of many of the objects discussed, plus bibliographic notes and recommendations for further reading.  Lelia Green, "The Routledge Companion to Digital Media and Children " English | ISBN: 1138544345 | 2020 | 630 pages | PDF | 12 MB This companion presents the newest research in this important area, showcasing the huge diversity in children's relationships with digital media around the globe, and exploring the benefits, challenges, history, and emerging developments in the field.  The Quest for the Wicker Man: History, Folklore and Pagan Perspectives by Stephen Harper, Benjamin Franks, Jonathan Murray English | March 31, 2014 | ISBN: 1905222718 | EPUB | 224 pages | 8.8 MB One of the greatest films ever to be made in Scotland, "The Wicker Man" immediately garnered a cult following on its release for its intense atmosphere and shocking denouement. This book explores the roots of this powerful, enduring film. With contributors including "The Wicker Man" director Robin Hardy, it is a thorough and informative read for all fans of this indispensable horror masterpiece.  The Populist Temptation: Economic Grievance and Political Reaction in the Modern Era by Barry Eichengreen English | June 4, 2018 | ISBN: 0190866284, 019005882X | EPUB | 260 pages | 0.6 MB Populism of the right and left has spread like wildfire throughout the world. The impulse reached its apogee in the United States with the election of Trump, but it was a force in Europe ever since the Great Recession sent the European economy into a prolonged tailspin. In the simplest terms, populism is a political ideology that vilifies economic and political elites and instead lionizes 'the people.' The people, populists of all stripes contend, need to retake power from the unaccountable elites who have left them powerless. And typically, populists' distrust of elites shades into a catchall distrust of trained experts because of their perceived distance from and contempt for 'the people.' Another signature element of populist movements is faith in a savior who can not only speak directly to the people, but also serve as a vessel for the plain people's hopes and dreams. Going back to the 1890s, a series of such saviors have come and gone in the US alone, from William Jennings Bryan to Huey Long to-finally-Donald Trump.  The Pfeiffer Book of Successful Team-Building Tools: Best of the Annuals By Elaine Biech 2007 | 513 Pages | ISBN: 0787997366 | PDF | 3 MB Year after year, consultants, trainers, and human resource professionals have come to rely on The Pfeiffer Annuals to provide them with the most current and quality tools on a wide variety of topics. In this book, editor Elaine Biech and contributors to the Annuals have honed in on the important theme of team building to create the first topic-specific book in The Pfeiffer Annuals series. The Pfeiffer Book of Successful Team-Building Tools, 2nd Edition, includes an innovative ten-block model for building a high-performance team and draws on the best-on-the-topic articles from thirty-five years of Annuals volumes.  The Oxford Handbook of the Merovingian World (Oxford Handbooks) edited by Bonnie Effros, Isabel Moreira English | September 10, 2020 | ISBN: 0190234180 | EPUB/PDF | 1168 pages | 13.7/21.2 MB The Merovingian era is one of the best studied yet least well known periods of European history. From the fifth to the eighth centuries, the inhabitants of Gaul (what now comprises France, southern Belgium, Luxembourg, Rhineland Germany, and part of modern Switzerland), a mix of Gallo-Roman inhabitants and Germanic arrivals under the political control of the Merovingian dynasty, sought to preserve, use, and reimagine the political, cultural, and religious power of ancient Rome while simultaneously forging the beginnings of what would become medieval European culture. |
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