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Book Synopsis The Cosmic Follies by : Simon Louvish
Download or read book The Cosmic Follies written by Simon Louvish and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the outer and inner journey of Mo Smith, a homeless vagrant who walks northward along the crowded island of Manhattan from the southern tip of Battery. Multiple voices, multiple personas, shifting identities and multiple tales accompany his stubborn journey. This is a novel of our post 9/11 world that looks at ordinary and extraordinary lives that teem in our chaotic times. It also makes the connections, so dramatically relevant now, between America and the Middle East.
Book Synopsis The Brooklyn Follies by : Paul Auster
Download or read book The Brooklyn Follies written by Paul Auster and published by Henry Holt and Company. This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bestselling author of Oracle Night and The Book of Illusions, an exhilarating, whirlwind tale of one man's accidental redemption Nathan Glass has come to Brooklyn to die. Divorced, estranged from his only daughter, the retired life insurance salesman seeks only solitude and anonymity. Then Nathan finds his long-lost nephew, Tom Wood, working in a local bookstore—a far cry from the brilliant academic career he'd begun when Nathan saw him last. Tom's boss is the charismatic Harry Brightman, whom fate has also brought to the "ancient kingdom of Brooklyn, New York." Through Tom and Harry, Nathan's world gradually broadens to include a new set of acquaintances—not to mention a stray relative or two—and leads him to a reckoning with his past. Among the many twists in the delicious plot are a scam involving a forgery of the first page of The Scarlet Letter, a disturbing revelation that takes place in a sperm bank, and an impossible, utopian dream of a rural refuge. Meanwhile, the wry and acerbic Nathan has undertaken something he calls The Book of Human Folly, in which he proposes "to set down in the simplest, clearest language possible an account of every blunder, every pratfall, every embarrassment, every idiocy, every foible, and every inane act I had committed during my long and checkered career as a man." But life takes over instead, and Nathan's despair is swept away as he finds himself more and more implicated in the joys and sorrows of others. The Brooklyn Follies is Paul Auster's warmest, most exuberant novel, a moving and unforgettable hymn to the glories and mysteries of ordinary human life.
Book Synopsis The Garden of Folly by : Stephen Leacock
Download or read book The Garden of Folly written by Stephen Leacock and published by New York : Dodd, Mead. This book was released on 1924 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Praise of Chromosome "folly" by : A. Lima-de-Faria
Download or read book Praise of Chromosome "folly" written by A. Lima-de-Faria and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2008 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains information on the molecular organization of the chromosome. This book is suitable for those in the biotechnological industry.
Book Synopsis God and the Folly of Faith by : Victor J. Stenger
Download or read book God and the Folly of Faith written by Victor J. Stenger and published by Prometheus Books. This book was released on 2012-04-03 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thorough and hard-hitting critique that is a must read for anyone interested in the interaction between religion and science. It has become the prevalent view among sociologists, historians, and some theistic scientists that religion and science have never been in serious conflict. Some even claim that Christianity was responsible for the development of science. In a sweeping historical survey that begins with ancient Greek science and proceeds through the Renaissance and Enlightenment to contemporary advances in physics and cosmology, Stenger makes a convincing case that not only is this conclusion false, but Christianity actually held back the progress of science for one thousand years. It is significant, he notes, that the scientific revolution of the seventeenth century occurred only after the revolts against established ecclesiastic authorities in the Renaissance and Reformation opened up new avenues of thought. The author goes on to detail how religion and science are fundamentally incompatible in several areas: the origin of the universe and its physical parameters, the origin of complexity, holism versus reductionism, the nature of mind and consciousness, and the source of morality. In the end, Stenger is most troubled by the negative influence that organized religion often exerts on politics and society. He points out antiscientific attitudes embedded in popular religion that are being used to suppress scientific results on issues of global importance, such as overpopulation and environmental degradation. When religion fosters disrespect for science, it threatens the generations of humanity that will follow ours.
Book Synopsis Wisdom and Folly in Euripides by : Poulheria Kyriakou
Download or read book Wisdom and Folly in Euripides written by Poulheria Kyriakou and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2016-03-07 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A major, defining polarity in Euripidean drama, wisdom and folly, has never so far been the subject of a book-length study. The volume aims at filling this gap. Virtually all Euripidean characters, from gods to slaves, are subject to some aspect of folly and claim at least some measure of wisdom. The playwright’s sophisticated handling of the tradition and the pervasive ambiguity in his work add extra layers of complexity. Wisdom and folly become inextricably intertwined, as gods pursue their agendas and mortal characters struggle to control their destiny, deal with their troubles, confront their past, and chart their future. Their amoral or immoral behavior and various limitations often affect also their families and communities. Leading international scholars discuss wisdom and folly from various thematic angles and theoretical perspectives. A final section deals with the polarity’s reception in vase-painting and literature. The result is a wealth of fresh insights into moral, social and historical issues. The volume is of interest to students and scholars of classical drama and its reception, of philosophy, and of rhetoric
Download or read book Fame & Folly written by Cynthia Ozick and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2011-10-12 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From one of America's great literary figures, a new collection of essays on eminent writers and their work, and on the war between art and life. The perilous intersection of writers' lives with public and private dooms is the fertile subject of many of these remarkable essays from such literary giants as T.S. Eliot, Isaac Babel, Salman Rushdieand Henry James. "A genuine literary education.... Each of these pieces is informed, gracefully written and propelled with narrative energy."—San Francisco Chronicle "A glittering new collection.... Each essay shimmers with intelligence."—The New York Times
Book Synopsis Conrad: Almayer’s Folly to Under Western Eyes by : Daniel R Schwarz
Download or read book Conrad: Almayer’s Folly to Under Western Eyes written by Daniel R Schwarz and published by Springer. This book was released on 1980-11-11 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Light, Laugh, and Human Folly by : Alexander Belyaev
Download or read book Light, Laugh, and Human Folly written by Alexander Belyaev and published by TSK Group LLC. This book was released on 2024-03-05 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Light, Laugh, and Human Folly is a collection of novellas centered around anti-heroes living in a society that makes a straight road to success impossible. Alexander Belyaev’s reality-set stories with a touch of science fiction are chillingly close to home. They present the reader with scenarios that are very plausible and easy to imagine witnessing in today’s world. Instead of introducing a traditional hero, who comes and saves the world, Belyaev centers his narrative around individuals who are not only far from heroic but are decidedly unlikable at times. This collection includes the following works: - Invisible Light - Mister Laugh - Doomsday
Book Synopsis The Story of Follies by : Celia Fisher
Download or read book The Story of Follies written by Celia Fisher and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2022-11-28 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautifully illustrated history of these quirky ornamental buildings in gardens across the globe. Are they frivolous or practical? Follies are buildings constructed primarily for decoration, but they suggest another purpose through their appearance. In this visually stunning book, Celia Fisher describes follies in their historical and architectural context, looks at their social and political significance, and highlights their relevance today. She explores follies built in protest, follies in Oriental and Gothic styles, animal-related follies, waterside follies and grottoes, and, finally, follies in glass and steel. Featuring many fine illustrations, from historical paintings to contemporary photographs and prints, and taking in follies from Great Britain to Ireland, throughout Europe, and beyond, The Story of Follies is an amusing and informative guide to fanciful, charming buildings.
Book Synopsis Cosmic Surgery and Fractured Visions by : George Carpetto
Download or read book Cosmic Surgery and Fractured Visions written by George Carpetto and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2000-09 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The poetry depicts a personal inner journey, reflecting of our wondrous yet terrible age. It deals with the search for redemption and personal identity in the transition from the innocence of the 1950s through America’s struggles in the war years of the 60s and 70s, the pervasiveness and perversity of an unrelenting technocracy, uncommitted love, divorce, family disintegration., and hope.
Book Synopsis From the Damascus Covenant to the Covenant of the Community by : Stephen Hultgren
Download or read book From the Damascus Covenant to the Covenant of the Community written by Stephen Hultgren and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2007 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume offers new insight into the origins of the "new covenant in the land of Damascus" and the Qumran community, and explores topics related to their covenantal theology.
Book Synopsis Renaissance Themes by : Sukanta Chaudhuri
Download or read book Renaissance Themes written by Sukanta Chaudhuri and published by Anthem Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These essays present a view of English literature and drama in a context of humane literary studies: a critical ambience harking back to the Renaissance.
Book Synopsis No Wisdom Without Folly: The Extraordinary Life Of Francois Englert, Nobel Laureate by : Danielle Losman
Download or read book No Wisdom Without Folly: The Extraordinary Life Of Francois Englert, Nobel Laureate written by Danielle Losman and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2023-10-18 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a biography of François Englert, the first Belgian Nobel Laureate in Physics. Jointly awarded to him and British physicist Peter Higgs, the 2013 Nobel Prize in Physics was celebrated for the understanding of the origin of massive particles in the emerging Universe, one of the most important breakthroughs in Physics in the second half of the 20th century.From his childhood as the son of Jewish emigrants, a 'hidden child' during the Second World War, a rebellious youth — still a rebel fond of poetry and music, aware of the 'sound and fury' of the world — to his achievements as a physicist and his contributions that won the Nobel Prize, readers will find the life story of François Englert imbued with the epitome of resilience. The epilogue further expresses Englert's philosophical and scientific standpoints about the future of Physics. Although written with a great concern for scientific accuracy, the book's primary goal is to offer the lay reader an accessible account of the life and scientific work of François Englert. This is to address the fact that the development of fundamental physics, one of the greatest intellectual revolution in the history of mankind, remains largely unknown to the general public.The author, Danielle Losman, is a former student of François Englert and a literary translator. When the suggestion came about to write his biography, it seemed natural to the professor and his former student to embark together in this adventure.
Download or read book Mae West written by Simon Louvish and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2006-11-14 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Louvish's research cements West's reputation as the definitive siren of suggestion, without whom there would never have been any Sex and the City." ---Publishers Weekly
Book Synopsis Contemporary Jewish Writing in Europe by : Vivian Liska
Download or read book Contemporary Jewish Writing in Europe written by Vivian Liska and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2007-12-05 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With contributions from a dozen American and European scholars, this volume presents an overview of Jewish writing in post--World War II Europe. Striking a balance between close readings of individual texts and general surveys of larger movements and underlying themes, the essays portray Jewish authors across Europe as writers and intellectuals of multiple affiliations and hybrid identities. Aimed at a general readership and guided by the idea of constructing bridges across national cultures, this book maps for English-speaking readers the productivity and diversity of Jewish writers and writing that has marked a revitalization of Jewish culture in France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Hungary, Poland, and Russia.
Download or read book Cecil B. DeMille written by Simon Louvish and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2008-03-04 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the life and work of the motion picture director best known for his biblical sagas, including "Samson and Delilah" and "The Ten Commandments," discussing his complex personal life and the paradoxes existing within his films.
