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A Task for Sisyphus

Author : Iulius Rostas
Publisher : Central European University Press
ISBN 13 : 9633863201
Total Pages : 303 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (338 download)

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Download or read book A Task for Sisyphus written by Iulius Rostas and published by Central European University Press. This book was released on 2020-02-01 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite an increasing number of EU and government initiatives in their favor, the situation of Roma in Europe has only worsened. This book explores the many miscalculations, misconceptions, and blunders that have led to this failure. Looking at Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Romania, Rostas shows how policy makers in each country have mishandled already confused EU policy, from failing to define “Roma” to not having a way to evaluate their own progress. Rostas further argues that the alleged successes of these policies were actually the product of poor information and sometimes outright deception. Examining perennial topics among Roma like school segregation and political representation, the author shows how often the so-called success of Roma policies can be fallacious and simply pave the way for further problems. Rostas maintains that when the EU’s Framework for Roma program comes to an end in 2020, there must be a fundamental shift in policy for there to be any real improvement for Roma. Policy makers will have to address Roma issues not only in terms of poverty and social exclusion but also in terms of the particular nature of Romani ethnic identity. This shift requires reconceiving Roma as a “politically insular minority” and rearranging the power dynamics of local government to ensure that when the new era of Roma policy begins Roma themselves will have a voice in its formulation.

The Myth of Sisyphus And Other Essays

Author : Albert Camus
Publisher : Vintage
ISBN 13 : 0307827828
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (78 download)

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Download or read book The Myth of Sisyphus And Other Essays written by Albert Camus and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2012-10-31 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most influential works of this century, The Myth of Sisyphus and Other Essays is a crucial exposition of existentialist thought. Influenced by works such as Don Juan and the novels of Kafka, these essays begin with a meditation on suicide; the question of living or not living in a universe devoid of order or meaning. With lyric eloquence, Albert Camus brilliantly posits a way out of despair, reaffirming the value of personal existence, and the possibility of life lived with dignity and authenticity.

A Task for Sisyphus

Author : Iulius Rostas
Publisher : Central European University Press
ISBN 13 : 9789633863190
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (631 download)

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Download or read book A Task for Sisyphus written by Iulius Rostas and published by Central European University Press. This book was released on 2019-08-14 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite an increase in the number of EU and government initiatives in their favor, the situation of Roma in Europe has only worsened. This book explores the many miscalculations, misconceptions, and blunders that have led to this failure. For Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Romania, Rostas shows how policy makers in each country mishandled already confused EU policy, from failing to define "Roma" to not having a way to evaluate their own progress. Rostas further argues that the alleged successes of these policies were the product of poor information and sometimes outright deception. Examining perennial topics among Roma like school segregation and political representation, the author shows how often the so-called "success" of Roma policies can be fallacious and simply pave the way for further problems. Rostas maintains that when the EU's Framework for Roma program comes to an end in 2020, there must be a fundamental shift in policy for there to be any real improvement for Roma. Policy makers will have to address Roma issues not only in terms of poverty and social exclusion but also in terms of the particular nature of Romani ethnic identity. This shift requires reconceiving Roma as a "politically insular minority" and rearranging the power dynamics of local government to ensure that when the new era of Roma policy begins Roma themselves will have a voice in its formulation.

Sisyphus Shrugged

Author : Robert Peate
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781495433733
Total Pages : 550 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (337 download)

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Download or read book Sisyphus Shrugged written by Robert Peate and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-02-02 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “I think we need to be beholden to each other.” The second strike is on. This sequel/rebuttal to Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged tells the astounding story of what happened in society after John Galt's declaration of independence. As America suffers capitalism run amok, journalist Evelyn Riley uncovers a mystery that takes her on a quest from slave-wage New York to the burned-out ruins of Detroit and beyond. The return of John Galt will cause repercussions for America and the World. John Galt's strike of business leaders opposed to the overbearing leftist Thompson Administration resulted in a pendulum swing rightward. The Administration was defeated in the next elections by Richard “Rick” West, a fierce opponent of organized labor. He began to end regulations, social programs, and the taxes to pay for them, despite the outcry of those whose lives depended on them. Death, disease, and crime increased dramatically. The survivors slave away at two or three jobs a day without unions, safety standards, weekends, or a minimum wage. Evelyn Riley was one of the last to obtain a decent job before the changes hit. A political liberal, she abhors what has been done to America by West and his successor, David Lang. She supported Lang's opponent, Laurence Sterling, in the most recent election. Sterling, a liberal, vowed to restore America's labor laws and standards, progressive taxation, and the social programs for which America had been known the World over. Elected over the intense opposition of Lang's supporters, Sterling will take office in a matter of weeks. One day in January 2029, mere days before the Sterling inauguration, Evelyn's boss shares a rumor from a friend in the Government: both productivity and absenteeism at General Motors, one of the two remaining car companies in Detroit, have increased in recent months. Intrigued and asked to investigate, Evelyn embarks on the adventure of a lifetime. Little does she know that John Galt is planning his return to fight Sterling, or that this time labor is not going to stand idly by. A new generation of labor leaders is preparing an action and a prescription of its own. The many who discovered Robert Peate's The Recovery to be one of the most original and challenging stories in years will find in Sisyphus Shrugged an equally original and uncompromising view of how to govern the physical world presented with the same storytelling power. Of this work, Robert says, “It is my goal, with this work, to provide not only a sequel but a rebuttal, to show Rand's limits and flaws for the betterment of society. In contrast to John Galt, I live for Humanity, and I ask Humanity to live for me (and for everyone else). I say the World owes everyone a living. Anyone who thinks otherwise does not share my morality.” Join Evelyn Riley as she learns that with change comes danger. For more information, please visit sisyphusshruggedbook.com.

The Absurd Man: Poems

Author : Major Jackson
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 1324004568
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (24 download)

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Download or read book The Absurd Man: Poems written by Major Jackson and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2020-02-25 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this knock-out collection, Major Jackson savors the complexity between perception and reality, the body and desire, accountability and judgment. Inspired by Albert Camus’s seminal Myth of Sisyphus, Major Jackson’s fifth volume subtly configures the poet as “absurd hero” and plunges headfirst into a search for stable ground in an unstable world. We follow Jackson’s restless, vulnerable speaker as he ponders creation in the face of meaninglessness, chronicles an increasingly technological world and the difficulty of social and political unity, probes a failed marriage, and grieves his lost mother with a stunning, lucid lyricism. The arc of a man emerges; he bravely confronts his past, including his betrayals and his mistakes, and questions who he is as a father, as a husband, as a son, and as a poet. With intense musicality and verve, The Absurd Man also faces outward, finding refuge in intellectual and sensuous passions. At once melancholic and jubilant, Jackson considers the journey of humanity, with all its foibles, as a sacred pattern of discovery reconciled by art and the imagination.

Life is a Bicycle

Author : Garry Fitchett
Publisher : Morgan James Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1630477664
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book Life is a Bicycle written by Garry Fitchett and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2016-01-26 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new philosophy for finding joy and fulfillment through work, and identifying the career path that’s right for you. Historically, men and women have worked to provide the bare essentials for everyday life. Life is a Bicycle examines work’s higher purpose: to nurture the advancing mind and unfold the soul. It is your birthright to express yourself harmoniously through your daily work. Using the bicycle as a metaphor for the journey, this book lets you discover: The largest collection of quotes ever assembled capturing the art of discovering sincere, heartfelt work Four fountainheads that reveal and spur your desire, will, and love Principles that will guide you through an evolution of thought en route to your professional best Enlightening exercises and insightful questions designed to reveal your true nature The mechanics—but more importantly the heart and soul—of how to discover your professional authenticity If you believe your talent, energy, and appetite indicate ideal work that is capable of bringing out your best while reaping the greatest professional enjoyment possible—and this is the life you want—then you must answer the question: Who’s riding my bicycle?

Men's Work in Preventing Violence Against Women

Author : Christie Cozad Neuger
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317787404
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (177 download)

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Download or read book Men's Work in Preventing Violence Against Women written by Christie Cozad Neuger and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-02-25 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Promote effective partnerships between men and women to end domestic violence! Men's Work in Preventing Violence Against Women examines the experiences of 12 practicing counselors who call on their religious training to form partnerships between men and women that promote an end to domestic violence. In both religious and secular settings, the bulk of the work done to end violence against women is done by women—survivors who have become activists and advocates who have been touched by the witness of survivors. Motivating and educating men to share the everyday work of domestic violence shelters, rape crisis counseling, and abuse prevention is essential. This book challenges traditional images of masculinity, exploring effective—and ineffective—methods of helping men face their own sexism and change their behavior toward the goal of ending domestic violence. Each contributor to Men's Work in Preventing Violence Against Women approached the concept of man/woman partnerships working to end domestic violence and sexual assault with the following questions in mind: In your experience and social world have you seen creative partnerships between men and women that made a difference? Have you seen men in counseling struggle to change their views on gender in order to become reliable allies in the fight to end violence against women? How can religion become a resource for men working to become allies with women? What strategies can men use to help end violence against women? Men's Work in Preventing Violence Against Women includes contributions from Paul Kivel, cofounder of the Oakland Men's Project and of Gvarim: Bay Area Jewish Men Against Violence; David Livingston, author of Healing Violent Men: A Model for Christian Communities; Al Miles, author of Domestic Violence: What Every Pastor Should Know; and Richard Wallace Jr., editor of the Journal of Ministry in Addiction & Recovery (Haworth). Each essay presents practical and theoretical ideas, guidelines for partnerships, and insightful information on sexual and domestic violence. Topics addressed include: Jewish male violence holding Christian men accountable for domestic violence shared experiences of batterers and the people who treat them premarital preparation the dynamics of power in pastoral care engaging Scripture with male abusers helping men become pro-feminist Men's Work in Preventing Violence Against Women is an essential resource for counselors, social workers, clergy, laypersons, and anyone else working to end domestic violence and sexual abuse against women.

Contemporary Art and Classical Myth

Author : Jennie Hirsh
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351571036
Total Pages : 411 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (515 download)

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Download or read book Contemporary Art and Classical Myth written by Jennie Hirsh and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-07-05 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contemporary art is deeply engaged with the subject of classical myth. Yet within the literature on contemporary art, little has been said about this provocative relationship. Composed of fourteen original essays, Contemporary Art and Classical Myth addresses this scholarly gap, exploring, and in large part establishing, the multifaceted intersection of contemporary art and classical myth. Moving beyond the notion of art as illustration, the essays assembled here adopt a range of methodological frameworks, from iconography to deconstruction, and do so across an impressive range of artists and objects: Francis Al?s, Ghada Amer, Wim Delvoye, Luciano Fabro, Joanna Frueh, Felix Gonzales-Torres, Duane Hanson, Yayoi Kusama, Roy Lichtenstein, Kara Walker, and an iconic photograph by Richard Drew subsequently entitled The Falling Man.? Arranged so as to highlight both thematic and structural affinities, these essays manifest various aspects of the link between contemporary art and classical myth, while offering novel insights into the artists and myths under consideration. Some essays concentrate on single works as they relate to specific myths, while others take a broader approach, calling on myth as a means of grappling with dominant trends in contemporary art.

The Palgrave Handbook of Popular Culture as Philosophy

Author : Dean A. Kowalski
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3031246853
Total Pages : 2127 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (312 download)

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Download or read book The Palgrave Handbook of Popular Culture as Philosophy written by Dean A. Kowalski and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2024-04 with total page 2127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much philosophical work on pop culture apologises for its use; using popular culture is a necessary evil, something merely useful for reaching the masses with important philosophical arguments. But works of pop culture are important in their own right--they shape worldviews, inspire ideas, change minds. We wouldn't baulk at a book dedicated to examining the philosophy of The Great Gatsby or 1984--why aren't Star Trek and Superman fair game as well? After all, when produced, the former were considered pop culture just as much as the latter. This will be the first major reference work to right that wrong, gathering together entries on film, television, games, graphic novels and comedy, and officially recognizing the importance of the field. It will be the go-to resource for students and researchers in philosophy, culture, media and communications, English and history and will act as a springboard to introduce the reader to the other key literature in the field.

The Myth of Laziness

Author : Mel Levine
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0743250753
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (432 download)

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Download or read book The Myth of Laziness written by Mel Levine and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2003-01-09 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How many times have you heard a teacher say that your child has tremendous potential "if only he'd just apply himself" or "if only she'd work just a little harder"? How often have you said the same thing to your son or daughter? Or perhaps you have a coworker who can't seem to finish anything; his reports are never in on time, or her projects are always behind schedule. No matter what excuses you hear, you suspect that laziness is the real reason for your colleague's low productivity. Almost no one is actually lazy, says Dr. Mel Levine, author of the #1 national bestseller A Mind at a Time. Low productivity -- whether in school or on the job -- is almost always caused by a genuine problem, a neuro-developmental dysfunction. Despite this, untold numbers of people have been stigmatized by unfair accusations of laziness, many of them adults who still carry emotional scars from their school days. In The Myth of Laziness Dr. Levine shows how we can spot the neurodevelopmental dysfunctions that may cause "output failure," as he calls it, whether in school or in the workplace. Dr. Levine identifies seven forms of dysfunction that obstruct output. Drawing on his years of clinical experience he describes eight people -- children, adolescents, and adults -- he has worked with who exhibited one or another of these problems. He shows how identifying the problem can make all the difference, leading to a course of corrective action rather than to accusations of laziness and moral failure. For example, a child who is unable to plan or to think ahead, who cannot consider different methods of accomplishing something or has difficulty making choices may wait until it is too late to complete an assignment or may act impulsively, creating a pattern of bad judgments and careless errors. Dr. Levine explains how such a child can be helped to learn how to plan ahead and weigh various alternatives. This sort of problem, if untreated, can persist into adulthood, where it can wreak far more havoc than in the classroom. The Myth of Laziness explains the significance of writing as a key barometer of productivity during the school years. Because writing brings together so many neurodevelopmental functions -- such as memory, motor control, organization, and verbalization of ideas -- it can provide crucial clues to pinpoint the sources of output failure. With its practical advice and its compassionate tone, The Myth of Laziness shows parents how to nurture their children's strengths and improve their classroom productivity. Most important, it shows how correcting these problems in childhood will help children live a fulfilling and productive adult life.

Campus To Corporate

Author : ASHUTOSH SHARMA
Publisher : V&S Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9350572273
Total Pages : 213 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (55 download)

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Download or read book Campus To Corporate written by ASHUTOSH SHARMA and published by V&S Publishers. This book was released on 2012-11-15 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The transition from Campus-to-Corporate is often fraught with difficulties. Difficulty - not only in getting job - but also in adapting to the big differences between academic and work life. This book is supposed to become a trusted companion of a young student as he stands on this eventful transition from college to work. It differentiates itself from other books in this genre at least in two prominent ways. Firstly, it will help the reader not only prepare for the recruitment process but also cope with the challenges in the first few years at work. Secondly, unlike most other books in this genre, this book doesn't solely depend on personal experiences of the author, but also draws learning from the recent researches in the areas of neuroscience, psychology, and management science. Another interesting aspect of the book is numerous easy but powerful tools and formats for ready application in the field. This book is a must read for students in colleges as also for the fresh employees in their first year at work. #v&spublishers

What's in a Name?

Author : Eugene Ehrlich
Publisher : Holt Paperbacks
ISBN 13 : 146686320X
Total Pages : 303 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (668 download)

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Download or read book What's in a Name? written by Eugene Ehrlich and published by Holt Paperbacks. This book was released on 2014-01-28 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fun and informative guide to the how and why of proper names and their haphazard entry into common English language by the author of the bestselling Amo, Amas, Amat and More. Mining the English language to turn up a colorful cast of characters, Eugene Ehrlich finds the historic and literary figures who have given their names to the English language in the interest of keeping it vibrant and their names alive. In What's in a Name? Ehrlich traces the history of eponymous words and their progenitors, illuminating the legacy of Louis Braille, inventor of the system of embossed printing for the blind; the verbal acrobatics of Baron Munchausen; the sadism of the Marquis de Sade; and much more. What's in a Name? will amuse and enlighten word buffs, history lovers, and trivia pursuers alike as Ehrlich, in his inimitable way, uncovers an exhaustive assemblage of characters who have left an indelible mark on the English language.

How to Sound Really Clever

Author : Hubert van den Bergh
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 1472905334
Total Pages : 219 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (729 download)

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Download or read book How to Sound Really Clever written by Hubert van den Bergh and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-09-12 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Sound Really Clever explains and illustrates over 600 words that can outfox us, such as 'condign', 'Zelig-like' and 'agitprop'. This is the sequel to the successful How to Sound Clever (2010) which taught you 600 words you really ought to know but haven't had the time to look up in the dictionary. Each entry features an etymological description as well as useful example phrases so that readers can quickly see the correct context for each word. Anecdotes and witty illustrations appear throughout to make this an entertaining book that will help readers to boost their vocabulary.

The Blue Museum

Author : Phil Cousineau
Publisher : Phil Cousineau
ISBN 13 : 9780962654824
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (548 download)

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Download or read book The Blue Museum written by Phil Cousineau and published by Phil Cousineau. This book was released on 2021 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For nearly three thousand years, King Sisyphus of Corinth has been one of the most compelling characters in world mythology. The iconic image of Sisyphus putting his shoulder to the boulder and pushing it to the summit of a mountain in the Underworld is recognizable the world over. To many poets and philosophers, from Homer and Aeschylus to Lucille Clifton and Albert Camus, the rebel hero has been a powerful symbol for hard-earned wisdom and the struggle to transcend suffering, while more skeptical commentators have interpreted Sisyphus' defiance of the gods as futile and doomed. In this mythopoetic novel, Phil Cousineau reimagines Sisyphus as telling his own tale through notebooks he kept while enduring his notorious punishment, which include surprising revelations about the self-sacrifice he made for his fellow Corinthians, his bold fight against the injustice of the gods, and the unbounded love for his wife and sons that earned him a second chance at life. The Lost Notebooks of Sisyphus is a timeless allegory that helps us come to terms with our own daily struggles and shines new light on Camus' existential conclusion that, "We must imagine Sisyphus as happy." I am Sisyphus, King of Corinth, great-great-grandson of Prometheus, great-grandson of Deucalion and Pyrrha, grandson of Hellen and Orseis, son of Aeolus and Enarate, husband of Merope, father of Glaucus, Ornytion, Almus, and Thersander, and grandfather of Bellerophon, slayer of the Chimera. I am a champion of navigators, sailors, athletes, merchants, poets, and playwrights, and an enemy of tyrants, despots, bullies, ruffians, and demagogues. I honor the gods and goddesses by building splendid temples, holy shrines, and sacrificial altars worthy of their glory. Many men deep am I, as my mentor, the deep-browed, long- bearded, wise-counseling Alexandros of Milos described me. What I am not is a scoundrel, as scandalmongers have impugned across the centuries while exonerating the cruel gods who condemned me.

Life Examined

Author : Nick Garside
Publisher : Broadview Press
ISBN 13 : 1770487182
Total Pages : 658 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (74 download)

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Download or read book Life Examined written by Nick Garside and published by Broadview Press. This book was released on 2021-12-15 with total page 658 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life Examined is an anthology of carefully edited readings designed to serve as an introduction to many of the fundamental concepts of ethical and socio-political thought. It includes primary sources from a variety of traditions, with selections that range chronologically from ancient times through to the present day. These readings have been thoughtfully selected, edited, and contextualized to provide students with opportunities to sharpen their capacities for critical and theoretical reflection. The book begins with three key texts that frame the historical discourse. Subsequent chapters are organized around ethical themes and theoretical questions that have animated debates throughout the ages, including the nature of practical rationality, scientific reasoning, wisdom, the law, equality, power, violence, and identity.

Reusable Components for Knowledge Modelling

Author : Enrico Motta
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9784274903151
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Reusable Components for Knowledge Modelling written by Enrico Motta and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

NEO-MYTHOLOGY

Author : John Schissler Jr.
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1669878597
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (698 download)

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Download or read book NEO-MYTHOLOGY written by John Schissler Jr. and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2023-05-22 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author, a wordsmith of the English language, will demonstrate how these classical entities are actually steeped in the Greek or Latin languages. Armed with that knowledge, the reader will learn derivatives for English words in an easy and relateable fashion: learning vocabulary minus the rote memorization of vocabulary lists. This newly-gained knowledge of the power of words will increase with the recognition of the root words found in the names of of these gods, denigods, and heroes. Even the significance of our modern-day superheroes will also be scrutinized and so will the challenges of today's world of technology. Let the adventure begin with Neo-Mythology: 3001 Word Odyssey! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Born in 1943, JOHN SCHISSLER JR. and his family arrived in the USA in 1950. After learning the English language from childhood, Schissler went on to earn his post-secondary degree in Education at the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. He taught high school Latin, and English from 1968 to 2000. Since his retirement, Schissler has written four additional book: PASSAGE, IMMIGRANTS, FOUR_LEAF COVER, and I TEACH! Therefore, I Can.