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Abducting Writing Studies

by Kevin J. Porter, Michael Bernard-Donals, Jeff Rice, Ronald Fortune, Collin Gifford Brooke, Jodie Nicotra, Matthew Heard, Brooke Rollins, John Muckelbauer, Richard M. Doyle ...

This collection is organized around the concept of abduction, a logical operation introduced by Charles Sanders Peirce that explains how new ideas are formed in response to an uncertain future. Responding to this uncertain future with rigor and insight, each essay imagines new methods, concepts, and perspectives that extend writing studies research into startling new terrain. To appeal to a wide ... Read more

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This collection is organized around the concept of abduction, a logical operation introduced by Charles Sanders Peirce that explains how new ideas are formed in response to an uncertain future. Responding to this uncertain future with rigor and insight, each essay imagines new methods, concepts, and perspectives that extend writing studies research into startling new terrain. To appeal to a wide
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A Rogue’s Life

by Wilkie Collins ...

Narrated by Bernard Mayes ...

Unabridged

5 hours 22 min

This delightful tale of thwarted ambition and forbidden love follows the adventures and fortunes of an endearing young rogue, Frank Softly. Originally appearing serialized in Household Words in 1859, the rogue is one of Collins' most richly comic creations.Propelled into society by his ever-hopeful father, Frank is introduced to a variety of professions in order to make his fortune. Not ... Read more

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This delightful tale of thwarted ambition and forbidden love follows the adventures and fortunes of an endearing young rogue, Frank Softly. Originally appearing serialized in Household Words in 1859, the rogue is one of Collins' most richly comic creations.Propelled into society by his ever-hopeful father, Frank is introduced to a variety of professions in order to make his fortune. Not
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Lost and Found

How Jesus helped us discover our true selves

by Collin Hansen, Joni Eareckson Tada, Sam Allberry, Vaneetha Rendall Risner, Quina Aragon, Christopher Yuan, Chris Castaldo, Aixa de Lopez, Jeff Robinson, Jason Cook, Sam Chan, Bernard N. Howard ...

Narrated by Ann Richardson, Al Kessel ...

Unabridged

3 hours 29 min

There are many paths to lose your way. And only one way to find it.So said Jesus of Nazareth, the most compelling and controversial teacher of all time. This book aims to make sense of his counterintuitive claim: Unless we lose our lives for his sake, we will never discover our true selves.Writers from around the world tell their stories of healing and hope amid many hardships. Joni Eareckson Tada ... Read more

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There are many paths to lose your way. And only one way to find it.So said Jesus of Nazareth, the most compelling and controversial teacher of all time. This book aims to make sense of his counterintuitive claim: Unless we lose our lives for his sake, we will never discover our true selves.Writers from around the world tell their stories of healing and hope amid many hardships. Joni Eareckson Tada
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Essence of Evil – Tales of Curses, Necromancy, Dark Magic & More

Over 27 hours delving into literatures darkest depths

by A J Alan, A M Burrage, Aleister Crowley, Anatole France, Anthony Hope, Arthur Machen, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, D K Broster, Edith Nesbit, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Ernst Raupach, F Marion Crawford, H D Everett, H P Lovecraft, Hanns Heinz Ewers, Helen Simpson, Helena Blavatsky, John Davys Beresford, Joseph Conrad, Louisa May Alcott writing as A M Bernard, M R James, Mary E Wilkins Freeman, Nikolai Gogol, Rudyard Kipling, Thomas Hardy, Vernon Lee, Victor Hugo, Violet Hunt, Violet Mary Firth writng as Dion Fortune, W F Harvey, W W Jacobs, Wilkie Collins, William Hope Hodgson, William Hunt ...

Narrated by Garrick Hogan, Lisa Bowerman, Richard Mitchley ...

Unabridged

26 hours 56 min

Pure Evil is one of our greatest fears. No appeals to reason, no pleas of mercy or forgiveness will have the slightest impact on the mind of the oppressor. But in this volume our authors are rather more spiteful that we could at first imagine. Here they blight the lives of characters with Curses, Necromancy, Dark Magic and other assorted ghouls that care little about the fate of you or I.1 - ... Read more

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Pure Evil is one of our greatest fears. No appeals to reason, no pleas of mercy or forgiveness will have the slightest impact on the mind of the oppressor. But in this volume our authors are rather more spiteful that we could at first imagine. Here they blight the lives of characters with Curses, Necromancy, Dark Magic and other assorted ghouls that care little about the fate of you or I.1 -
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Dark Masters, The - Volume 2

Mikhail Bulgakov to Gustave Flaubert

by Mikhail Bulgakov, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, Ivan Bunin, A M Burrage, Bernard Capes, Ion Luca Caragiale, Miguel de Cervantes, Anton Chekhov, John Chilton Wilkie Collins, Frederick Cowles, Stephen Crane, F Marion Crawford, Aleister Crowley, Ulric Daubeny, Daniel Defoe, Charles Dickens, Arthur Conan Doyle, Hanns Heinz Ewers, Prosper Merimee, Gustave Flaubert ...

Narrated by Richard Mitchley, Lisa Bowerman, Elliot Fitzpatrick ...

Unabridged

11 hours 26 min

Life is to be lived. Experiences gained, pleasures sampled. But, troublingly, when you are a classic author your thoughts sometimes lean towards darker thoughts. Within the space of a few paragraphs these literary masters shape a new world; more difficult experiences, darker pleasures. Life becomes uneasy, a queasy feeling, perhaps a repulsion here, a disgust there and very soon what was cosy, ... Read more

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Life is to be lived. Experiences gained, pleasures sampled. But, troublingly, when you are a classic author your thoughts sometimes lean towards darker thoughts. Within the space of a few paragraphs these literary masters shape a new world; more difficult experiences, darker pleasures. Life becomes uneasy, a queasy feeling, perhaps a repulsion here, a disgust there and very soon what was cosy,
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Dark Obsessions – 4 Classic Psychological Drama Novels

Enriched edition. Thérèse Raquin, Eline Vere, The Extraordinary Confessions of Diana Please, Tante

by Louis Couperus, M. E. Braddon, Émile Zola, Wilkie Collins, Bernard Capes, Anne Douglas Sedgwick, Fabian Pierce ...

In 'Dark Obsessions – 4 Classic Psychological Drama Novels,' the reader is invited into an intricate web of psychological intrigue and moral complexities. This anthology traverses through a rich tapestry of narrative styles and societal commentaries, providing a multifaceted exploration of human nature's darker intricacies. The collection stands out with works that defy simplistic categorizations, ... Read more

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In 'Dark Obsessions – 4 Classic Psychological Drama Novels,' the reader is invited into an intricate web of psychological intrigue and moral complexities. This anthology traverses through a rich tapestry of narrative styles and societal commentaries, providing a multifaceted exploration of human nature's darker intricacies. The collection stands out with works that defy simplistic categorizations,
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Dark Mysteries of the Past: The Ultimate Historical Thriller Anthology

The Lake of Wine, Guy Fawkes, The Phantom of the Opera, Bleak House, The Man Who Would Be King, Treasure Island

by Joseph Conrad, Alexandre Dumas, Charles Dickens, Bram Stoker, Rudyard Kipling, Robert Louis Stevenson, Meadows Taylor, Thomas Peckett Prest, James Malcolm Rymer, Bernard Edward Joseph Capes, William Harrison Ainsworth, Gaston Leroux, Arthur W. Marchmont, Fergus Hume, G. K. Chesterton, Wilkie Collins, Gilbert Keith Chesterton, Thomas De Quincey, Richard Marsh, Thomas Bailey Aldrich ...

Dark Mysteries of the Past: The Ultimate Historical Thriller Anthology invites readers on a journey through time, exploring intrigue and suspense crafted by some of the literary world's most celebrated authors. This collection showcases a rich tapestry of styles ranging from the gothic to the romantic, and the adventurous to the macabre, each contributing to an overarching theme of historical ... Read more

$2.99 CAD

Dark Mysteries of the Past: The Ultimate Historical Thriller Anthology invites readers on a journey through time, exploring intrigue and suspense crafted by some of the literary world's most celebrated authors. This collection showcases a rich tapestry of styles ranging from the gothic to the romantic, and the adventurous to the macabre, each contributing to an overarching theme of historical
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20 Must-Read Historical Thrillers

The String of Pearls, Confessions of a Thug, The Black Tulip, Heart of Darkness, The Avenger, By Right of Sword, The Woman in White

by Meadows Taylor, Thomas Peckett Prest, James Malcolm Rymer, Bernard Edward Joseph Capes, William Harrison Ainsworth, Gaston Leroux, Arthur W. Marchmont, Alexandre Dumas, Charles Dickens, Bram Stoker, Rudyard Kipling, Robert Louis Stevenson, Joseph Conrad, Fergus Hume, G. K. Chesterton, Wilkie Collins, Gilbert Keith Chesterton, Thomas De Quincey, Richard Marsh, Thomas Bailey Aldrich ...

In '20 Must-Read Historical Thrillers,' readers are invited to explore a panoramic array of narratives, each masterfully intertwining history and suspense. This anthology showcases a diverse range of literary styles, from the gothic horrors of Bram Stoker to the swashbuckling adventures of Alexandre Dumas. These works, many of them seminal pieces within their genres, delve into periods ranging ... Read more

$2.99 CAD

In '20 Must-Read Historical Thrillers,' readers are invited to explore a panoramic array of narratives, each masterfully intertwining history and suspense. This anthology showcases a diverse range of literary styles, from the gothic horrors of Bram Stoker to the swashbuckling adventures of Alexandre Dumas. These works, many of them seminal pieces within their genres, delve into periods ranging
... Read more
The Rowman & Littlefield Handbook of Policing, Communication, and Society

by Howard Giles, Shawn L. Hill, Daniel Angus, Caroline Bettinger-López, Brian Blakemore, Scott E. Branton, Chandrika C. Collins, Travis Dixon, Tamar Ezer0, Amy R. Grubb1, J. Brian Houston2, David M. Kennedy3, Joseph B. Kuhns4, Belén Lowrey-Kinberg5, Bernard K. Melekian6, Shannon Messer7, Matea Mustafaj8, Kristina Murphy9, Stephen Owen0, Matthew Radburn1, Cara E. Rabe-Hemp2, Leanne Savigar3, Charlie Scheer4, Michael S. Scott5, Ellen Scrivner6, Amie M. Schuck7, Marisa A. Smith8, Clifford Stott9, David H. F. Tyler0, Jan Van den Bulck1, Joseph B. Walther2, Kristopher R. Weeks3, Jeremy M. Wilson4, Scott Wolfe5, Edward R. Maguire7 ...

Series series Bloomsbury Handbooks
The Rowman & Littlefield Handbook of Policing, Communication, and Society brings together well-regarded academics and experienced practitioners to explore how communication intersects with policing in areas such as cop-culture, race and ethnicity, terrorism and hate crimes, social media, police reform, crowd violence, and many more. By combining research and theory in criminology, psychology, and ... Read more

$52.99 CAD

The Rowman & Littlefield Handbook of Policing, Communication, and Society brings together well-regarded academics and experienced practitioners to explore how communication intersects with policing in areas such as cop-culture, race and ethnicity, terrorism and hate crimes, social media, police reform, crowd violence, and many more. By combining research and theory in criminology, psychology, and
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Toward a Political Economy of Culture

Capitalism and Communication in the Twenty-First Century

by Andrew Calabrese, Colin Sparks, Marc Bogdanowicz, Jean-Claude Burgelman, Richard Collins, James Curran, Peter Golding, Elissaveta Gourova, Tatsuro Hanada0, Sylvia Harvey1, Robert Horwitz2, Michèle Javary3, Bernard Miège4, Graham Murdock5, Giuseppe Richeri6, Ellen Riordan7, Thomas Streeter8, Janet Wasko9, John Durham Peters0, Oscar H. Gandy Jr.1, Robin Mansell2, Robert McChesney3, Vincent Mosco4 ...

Series series Critical Media Studies: Institutions, Politics, and Culture
Several of the most important and influential political economists of communication working today explore a rich mix of topics and issues that link work, policy studies, and research and theory about the public sphere to the heritage of political economy. Familiar but still exceedingly important topics in critical political economy studies are well represented here: market structures and media ... Read more

$71.99 CAD

Several of the most important and influential political economists of communication working today explore a rich mix of topics and issues that link work, policy studies, and research and theory about the public sphere to the heritage of political economy. Familiar but still exceedingly important topics in critical political economy studies are well represented here: market structures and media
... Read more
Hazards, Risks, and Disasters in Society

by John F. Shroder ...

Hazards, Risks, and Disasters in Society provides analyses of environmentally related catastrophes within society in historical, political and economic contexts. Personal and corporate culture mediates how people may become more vulnerable or resilient to hazard exposure. Societies that strengthen themselves, or are strengthened, mitigate decline and resultant further exposure to what are largely ... Read more

$132.99 CAD

Hazards, Risks, and Disasters in Society provides analyses of environmentally related catastrophes within society in historical, political and economic contexts. Personal and corporate culture mediates how people may become more vulnerable or resilient to hazard exposure. Societies that strengthen themselves, or are strengthened, mitigate decline and resultant further exposure to what are largely
... Read more

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The Etymologicon

A Circular Stroll Through the Hidden Connections of the English Language

by Mark Forsyth ...

Narrated by Don Hagen ...

Unabridged

7 hours 1 min

Do you know why……a mortgage is literally a death pledge? …why guns have girls’ names? …why salt is related to soldier?You’re about to find out…The Etymologicon (e-t?-‘mä-lä-ji-kän) is:*Witty (wi-te\): Full of clever humor*Erudite (er-?-dit): Showing knowledge*Ribald (ri-b?ld): Crude, offensiveThe Etymologicon is a completely unauthorized guide to the strange underpinnings of the English language. ... Read more

$38.99 CAD

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Do you know why……a mortgage is literally a death pledge? …why guns have girls’ names? …why salt is related to soldier?You’re about to find out…The Etymologicon (e-t?-‘mä-lä-ji-kän) is:*Witty (wi-te\): Full of clever humor*Erudite (er-?-dit): Showing knowledge*Ribald (ri-b?ld): Crude, offensiveThe Etymologicon is a completely unauthorized guide to the strange underpinnings of the English language.
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