In Beyond Horatio’s Philosophy: The Fantasy of Peter S. Beagle, David Stevens examines the fantasy of American writer Peter S. Beagle. He finds a consistent view of the world and an almost overpowering sense of humor, leading him to conclude that Beagle believes that love is the best thing we have and the only reason for living. His work will be read and enjoyed for generations to come, and Stevens tells you why. Beagle indulges in what Stevens terms "metaphysical speculations”: a working-out of...
This book gathers together many of the illuminating essays on science fiction and fantasy film penned by a major critic in the SF field. The pieces are roughly organized in the chronological order of when the movies and television programs being discussed first appeared, with essays providing more general overviews clustered near the beginning and end of the volume, to provide the overall aura of a historical survey. Although this book does not pretend to provide a comprehensive history of...
Illuminating African narratives for readers both inside and outside the continent. Representing the very best of African creative nonfiction, Safe House brings together works from Africa's contemporary literary greats. In a collection that ranges from travel writing and memoir to reportage and meditative essays, editor Ellah Wakatama Allfrey has brought together some of the most talented writers of creative nonfiction from across Africa. This collection of the first five singles from the...
Illuminating African narratives for readers both inside and outside the continent. Representing the very best of African creative nonfiction, Safe House brings together works from Africa's contemporary literary greats. In a collection that ranges from travel writing and memoir to reportage and meditative essays, editor Ellah Wakatama Allfrey has brought together some of the most talented writers of creative nonfiction from across Africa. This collection of five singles from the Safe...
Illuminating African narratives for readers both inside and outside the continent. Representing the very best of African creative nonfiction, Safe House brings together works from Africa's contemporary literary greats. In a collection that ranges from travel writing and memoir to reportage and meditative essays, editor Ellah Wakatama Allfrey has brought together some of the most talented writers of creative nonfiction from across Africa. This collection of the first five singles from the...
What is a neighbour? What makes a community? In this themed collection, Hannah Lowe focuses on the urban places she knows and loves, and finds a rich complexity of neighbourliness under the extreme pressure. These poems look urgently into the future, into communities bearing the weight of austerity and gentrification, where global struggles manifest in the local. Nowhere is more at stake than the circle of home the author draws around her infant son, who must learn the fragile meanings of the...
A study guide on essays and term papers can help you study by outlining key points that should be included in your submission. A student can often take more liberties when writing an essay. However, term papers may have more rules and requirements that should be met, before the final submission. The study guide will address these variables and may use various methods such as bullet pointed lists and diagrams to drive home the key criteria needed for a successful essay or term paper. You must...
An American Sign Language Guide helps someone trying to learn sign language, by allowing the person to study at their own pace and in their own time. Also, an American Sign Language Guide allows the person who is wanting to learn Sign Language to study anywhere that is convenient for them. This could be; a classroom, the person's residence, the library, or any other place that the person feels comfortable reading the guide and practicing the techniques the guide teaches.
The English language is full of connotations, denotations, and various nuances that would not have meaning if it were not for the use of grammar and punctuation. These serve as the primary catalyst for helping people far and wide understand our sometimes contradictory language in terms of meaning and application. If there was a reference guide that was appealing with both visual aids and physical etymological evidence, then it would benefit the masses of people who are either trying to learn...
English Common Core for 5th Grade is one of the most prominent English cores that students will go through. Students will learn how to properly use the English language with conjunctions, prepositions, injections and other basic fundamental tools. Students will also learn important things such as dissecting sentences and explaining the meaning of each individual word as well as the entire sentence put together. Sentence structure is a huge element in the English language, and in this common...
What happens when a young woman gets arrested for speeding and evading a police officer? «Don't Arrest Me!» takes the reader into a world filled with unexpected twists and turns. The woman ends up being willing to do anything to get out of her predicament. The question is, will the cop take the offer or will he follow the letter of the law which he is bound by. She has money and can do a quick pay off but will that be enough? The author takes the reader on a great journey. It is a story...