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Originally published in 1897, this is Durkheim's pioneering attempt to offer a sociological explanation for a phenomenon regarded until then as exclusively psychological and individualistic.

The Irish novel has had a distinguished history. It spans suchdiverse authors as James Joyce, George Moore, Maria Edgeworth, BramStoker, Flann O'Brien, Samuel Beckett, Lady Morgan, John Banville,and others. Yet it has until now received less critical attentionthan Irish poetry and drama. This volume covers three hundred yearsof Irish achievement in fiction, with essays on key genres, themes,and authors. It provides critiques of individual works, accounts ofimportant novelists, and histories of sub-genres and alliednarrative forms, establishing significant social and politicalcontexts for dozens of novels. The varied perspectives and emphasesby more than a dozen critics and literary historians ensure thatthe Irish novel receives due tribute for its colour, variety andlinguistic verve. Each chapter features recommended furtherreading. This is the perfect overview for students of the Irishnovel from the romances of the seventeenth century to the presentday.

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It was the most expensive bottle of wine ever sold. In 1985, at a heated auction by Christie’s of London, a 1787bottle of Ch?teau Lafite Bordeaux—one of a cache of bottlesunearthed in a bricked-up Paris cellar and supposedly owned byThomas Jefferson—went for $156,000 to a member of the Forbesfamily. The discoverer of the bottle was pop-band manager turnedwine collector Hardy Rodenstock, who had a knack for findingextremely old and exquisite wines. But rumors about the bottle soonarose. Why wouldn’t Rodenstock reveal the exact location where ithad been found? Was it part of a smuggled Nazi hoard? Or did hisreticence conceal an even darker secret? It would take more than two decades for those questions to beanswered and involve a gallery of intriguing players—among themMichael Broadbent, the bicycle-riding British auctioneer who speaksof wines as if they are women and staked his reputation on therecord-setting sale; Serena Sutcliffe, Broadbent’s elegantarchrival, whose palate is c

When one defines order as a sorting of priorities, it becomes beautifully clear as to what Foucault is doing here. With virtuoso showmanship, he weaves an intensely complex history of thought. He dips into literature, art, economics and even biology in The Order of Things, possibly one of the most significant, yet most overlooked, works of the twentieth century. Eclipsed by his later work on power and discourse, nonetheless it was The Order of Things that established Foucault's reputation as an intellectual giant. Pirouetting around the outer edge of language, Foucault unsettles the surface of literary writing. In describing the limitations of our usual taxonomies, he opens the door onto a whole new system of thought, one ripe with what he calls exotic charm. Intellectual pyrotechnics from the master of critical thinking, this book is crucial reading for those who wish to gain insight into that odd beast called Postmodernism, and a must for any fan of Foucault.

John Millington Synge was a leading literary figure of the IrishRevival who played a significant role in the founding of Dublin'sAbbey Theatre in 1904. This Companion offers a comprehensiveintroduction to the whole range of Synge's work from well-knownplays like Riders to the Sea, The Well of the Saints and ThePlayboy of the Western World, to his influential prose work TheAran Islands. The essays provide detailed and insightful analysesof individual texts, as well as perceptive reflections on hisengagements with the Irish language, processes of decolonisation,gender, modernism and European culture. Critical accounts oflandmark productions in Ireland and America are also included. Witha guide to further reading and a chronology, this book willintroduce students of drama, postcolonial studies, and Irishstudies as well as theatregoers to one of the most influential andcontroversial dramatists of the twentieth century.

F.A. Hayek (1899-1992) was among the most important economistsand political philosophers of the twentieth century. He is widelyregarded as the principal intellectual force behind the triumph ofglobal capitalism, an 'anti-Marx' who did more than any otherrecent thinker to elucidate the theoretical foundations of the freemarket economy. His account of the role played by market prices intransmitting economic knowledge constituted a devastating critiqueof the socialist ideal of central economic planning, and his famousbook The Road to Serfdom was a prophetic statement of the dangerswhich socialism posed to a free and open society. He also madesignificant contributions to fields as diverse as the philosophy oflaw, the theory of complex systems, and cognitive science. Theessays in this volume, by an international team of contributors,provide a critical introduction to all aspects of Hayek'sthought.

In this riveting and relentless nonfiction thriller,award-winning investigative reporter William C. Rempel tells theharrowing story of former Cali cartel insider Jorge Salcedo, anordinary man facing an extraordinary dilemma—a man forced to riskeverything to escape the powerful and treacherous Cali crimesyndicate. Colombia in the 1990s is a country in chaos, as a weak governmentbattles guerrilla movements and narco-traffickers, including thenotorious Pablo Escobar and his rivals in the Cali cartel. EnterJorge Salcedo, a part-time soldier, a gifted engineer, a respectedbusinessman and family man—and a man who despises Pablo Escobar forpatriotic and deeply personal reasons. He is introduced to thegodfathers of the Cali cartel, who are at war with Escobar anddesperately want their foe dead. With mixed feelings, Jorge agreesto help them. Once inside, Jorge rises to become head of security for MiguelRodríguez Orejuela, principal godfather of the $7-billion-a-yearCali drug cartel. Jorge tries

Since her death in 1979, Jean Rhys's reputation as an importantmodernist author has grown. Her finely crafted prose fiction lendsitself to multiple interpretations from radically differentcritical perspectives; formalism, feminism, and postcolonialstudies among them. This Introduction offers a reliable andstimulating account of her life, work, contexts and criticalreception. Her masterpiece, Wide Sargasso Sea, is analyzed togetherwith her other novels, including Quartet and After Leaving MrMackenzie, and her short stories. Through close readings of theworks, Elaine Savory reveals their common themes and connects theseto different critical approaches. The book maps Rhys's fictionaluse of the actual geography of Paris, London and the Caribbean,showing how key understanding her relationships with themetropolitan and colonial spheres is to reading her texts. In thisinvaluable introduction for students, Savory explains thesignificance of Rhys as a writer both in her lifetime andtoday.

This Introduction - an indispensable 'how to' guide forstudents and teachers alike - investigates the methods and aims ofhistorical study in the performing arts, from archival research tohistorical writing. Beginning with case studies on Shakespeareantheatre and avant-garde theatre, this study examines fundamentalprocedures and problems in documentary history and culturalhistory. It demonstrates how historians not only construct variouskinds of performance events but also place them in relation to thehistorical agents, the political and social conditions, artistictraditions, audience responses, and historical periods. Drawingupon scholarship in classics, literary studies, art history,performance studies, and general history, Postlewait shows how toask appropriate historical questions, construct evidence, use playsas historical documents, eliminate faulty sources, challengeunreliable witnesses, and develop historical arguments andnarratives. The book concludes with a survey of the 'twelve cruxes'of rese

If in this book harshwords are spoken about some of the greatest among the intellectualleaders of mankind, my motive is not, I hope, to belittle them. Itsprings rather from my conviction that, if our civilization is tosurvive, we must break with the habit of deference to great men.' -Karl Popper, from the Preface Written in political exile during theSecond World War and first published in two volumes in 1945, KarlPopper's The Open Society and Its Enemies is one of the mostinfluential books of all time. Hailed by Bertrand Russell as a'vigorous and profound defence of democracy', its now legendaryattack on the philosophies of Plato, Hegel and Marx exposed thedangers inherent in centrally planned political systems and throughunderground editions become an inspiration to lovers of freedomliving under communism in Eastern Europe. Popper's highlyaccessible style, his erudite and lucid explanations of thethoughts of great philosophers and the recent resurgence oftotalitarian regimes around the world are jus

In 1927, the same year that The Jazz Singer became the firsttalkie, a group of film and studio visionaries organized TheAcademy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. What the Academy beganin 1927 has led to a 75 year parade of glitz, glamour, stars,stargazing, envy, embarrassment, tears, turmoil, controversy,cattiness, style, silliness, excitement and over-the-top emotion asonly Hollywood can serve up. Nowhere has the history of the Oscarsbeen chronicled so lavishly as in the pages of Life, and so, in theSpring of 2003, Life will publish a special celebratory edition:OSCAR! 75 Years of the Academy Awards.

The Cambridge Companion to Bach goes beyond a basiclife-and-works study to provide a late twentieth-centuryperspective on J. S. Bach the man and composer. The book is dividedinto three parts. Part One is concerned with the historicalcontext, the society, beliefs and the world-view of Bach's age. Thesecond part discusses the music and Bach's compositional style,while Part Three considers Bach's influence and the performance andreception of his music through the succeeding generations. ThisCompanion benefits from the insights and research of some of themost distinguished Bach scholars, and from it the reader will gaina notion of the diversity of current thought on this greatcomposer. · Provides comprehensive and indispensable background to thoughtand composition in Bach's day · Includes theories of how and whyBach's achievement has been influential · Contains new ways ofunderstanding Bach's achievement and analysing and understandingthe music

Organised into 13 major sections, this book covers theinnermost workings of all the body's systems, from the earlieststages of development in the womb to successful strategies thatkeep the body fit as it ages. In over 400 images, diagrams andillustrations, the amazing diversity of the body is shown in richvisuals, such as the highly magnified view of the cancer cell, orblood platelets. It comes with sidebars, boxes and cross-referencesthat clearly and reliably explain anatomy and function.

Emotional Intelligence was an international phenomenon, selling more than 5 million copies worldwide. Now, once again, Daniel Goleman has written a groundbreaking synthesis of the latest findings in biology and brain science, revealing that we are 'wired to connect' and the surprisingly deep impact of our relationships on every aspect of our lives. Far more than we are consciously aware, our daily encounters with parents, spouses, bosses, and even strangers, shape our brains and affect cells throughout our bodies, down to the level of our genes - for good or ill. In Social Intelligence, Daniel Goleman explores an emerging new science with startling implications for our interpersonal world. Its most fundamental discovery: we are designed for sociability, constantly engaged in a 'neural ballet' that connects us brain-to-brain with those around us. Goleman explains the surprising accuracy of first impressions, the basis of charisma and emotional power, the complexity of sexual attraction,and how we detec

The Cambridge Companion to the Scottish Enlightenment offers aphilosophical perspective on an eighteenth-century movement thathas been profoundly influential on western culture. A distinguishedteam of contributors examines the writings of David Hume, AdamSmith, Thomas Reid, Adam Ferguson, Colin Maclaurin and otherScottish thinkers, in fields including philosophy, naturaltheology, economics, anthropology, natural science and law. Inaddition, the contributors relate the Scottish Enlightenment to itshistorical context and assess its impact and legacy in Europe,America and beyond. The result is a comprehensive and accessiblevolume that illuminates the richness, the intellectual variety andthe underlying unity of this important movement. It will be ofinterest to a wide range of readers in philosophy, theology,literature and the history of ideas.

Teaches students of all ages the basics of phonics with atime-tested, foolproof method This tenth edition of the best-selling book teaches reading usingsounds and spelling patterns. These sounds and patterns areintroduced one at a time, and slowly built into words, syllables,phrases, and sentences. Simple step-by-step directions begin everylesson. Although originally designed for K-2 emergent readers, thisaward-winning book is also successfully being used with adolescentand adult learners, as well as second language learners andstudents with learning disabilities. Wise and humorous proverbsencourage virtues such as patience, perseverance, honesty,kindness, compassion, courage, and loyalty. Offers help for all students including those with learningdisabilities or very short attention spans Includes extensive examples, word lists, and practice readingsthat are 100% decodable Uses a multisensory method that benefits all learningstyles This bestselling, much-loved book offers

True fulfillment in life doesn't come solely from success at the office or happiness at home; it comes from both. What if there was a way for you to balance the pressures and demands of work against the needs of your personal life—while simultaneously increasing your success at living and working? There is a way, and The Power of You! is it. Scott Martineau shows that real, sustainable happiness and personal growth can only come about when you do powerful inner work, challenging old beliefs, habits, and patterns that no longer serve you. The Power of You! addresses the needs of today's busy professionals with tools, techniques, skills, and a philosophy that does away with short-term fixes and cheap emotional highs. Together, these tools and tactics provide a comprehensive guide to ultimate balance, happiness, and wealth for anyone who wants to understand what it takes to succeed and be happy in the twenty-first century. The Power of You! is a self-help book like no other. In addition to

'Laughter', says Eric Weitz, 'may be considered one of themost extravagant physical effects one person can have on anotherwithout touching them'. But how do we identify something which ismeant to be comic, what defines something as 'comedy', and whatdoes this mean for the way we enter the world of a comic text?Addressing these issues, and many more, this is a 'how to' guide toreading comedy from the pages of a dramatic text, with relevance toanything from novels and newspaper columns to billboards andemails. The book enables you to enhance your grasp of the comicthrough familiarity with characteristic structures and patterns,referring to comedy in literature, film and television throughout.Perfect for drama and literature students, this Introductionexplores a genre which affects the everyday lives of us all, andwill therefore also capture the interest of anyone who loves tolaugh.

Beautifully illustrated with 75 photographs in full color, The Robert Pattinson Album by Paul Stenning is a breathtaking visual biography of one of the world’s most talked-about young actors. The hugely successful vampire romance Twilight was a box-office phenomenon, and Robert is that smash-hit film’s breakout star. In the space of a few short years, the twenty-two-year-old Londoner has gone from amateur stage performer to full-blown Hollywood idol, and his staggering ascent is already the stuff of legend. The public first took notice when Robert appeared in Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire but the role that would change his life forever was that of charismatic teenage vampire Edward Cullen in Twilight, the film adapted from author Stephenie Meyer’s best-selling book series.

Perhaps the two most important conceptual breakthroughs intwentieth century physics are relativity and quantum mechanics.Developing a theory that combines the two seamlessly is a difficultand ongoing challenge. This accessible book contains intriguingexplorations of this theme by the distinguished physicists RichardFeynman and Steven Weinberg. Richard Feynman's contributionexamines the nature of antiparticles, and in particular therelationship between quantum spin and statistics. In his essay,Steven Weinberg speculates on how Einstein's theory of gravitationmight be reconciled with quantum theory in the final laws ofphysics. Both these Nobel laureates have made huge contributions tofundamental research in physics, as well as to the popularizationof science. Anyone interested in the development of modern physicswill find this a fascinating book.