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With rare exceptions, English and American views of Corneille derive from that documentary approach that is more interested in a writer''s times than in the writer. Perhaps more than any other major French writer, Corneille must be resurrected from the mass of documentation that has accumulated about him in nearly three centuries of criticism. Dr. Nelson''s study, in line with much recent French criticism, concentrates primarily on the canon. The first book in English on this major European dramatist in over fifty years, this fresh return to the plays them- selves presents a Corneille more varied and more flexible than the sententious figure passed down through decades of inordinate critical emphasis on the famed tetralogy (Le Cid, Horace, Cinna, Polyeucte). Thus, there is not only the familiar genereux of these plays, but also the damoiseau of the early comedies, the ambitieux of the middle plays, and the amoureux of the last plays. Through rigorous attention to the values of both the hero and the world Corneille creates about him in each of the thirty-two plays, Robert J. Nelson demonstrates in detail what some perceptive critics have hinted at in recent Corneille criticism: that Corneille''s vision is not tragic. The drama of "The Father of French Tragedy" is, to be sure, "tragic" in the externals of composition (five acts, alexandrines, the fate of noble figures, etc.), but its essence is something else. What this something else is, and that even in our age of extreme deference to the "tragic vision" it in no way diminishes Corneille''s stature, are the final arguments of this original study. Corneille: His Heroes and Their Worlds will appeal to all those with an interest in French Drama, as well as those studying the application of modern critical techniques to classical authors. Students of theory of tragedy will also find this new look at Corneillian "tragedy" stimulating.

Novelist Danny Pastor is suffering from writer''s block, until he witnesses a murder in a small Mexican town - it''s the perfect idea for a novel. Then the murderer asks him for a ride across the border.

Written by a Maine man living in Mexico, this collection of short stories, essays, plays, and poems elicits a kaleidoscope of emotions. These tales are funny, horrible, and uplifting by turns. Author Robert James Shand provides a full disclosure of his personal life, from his experiences as a child growing up in Brewer, Maine, to his thoughts and feelings while living in Mexico. Through his stories, he describes gaining a deeper appreciation for the changing of the seasons in Maine, reflects on celebrating Veterans Day in Mexico, and laughs about the time no one believed that he saw a naked woman running down the street On a more serious note, Shand recalls his experiences serving in Vietnam as well as the traumatic stress he coped with upon returning home. Throughout Musings of a Maine Man Abroad, he maintains and supports his core beliefs about the world, God, and his personal relationship with Jesus.

An accountable care organization (ACO) is a healthcare organization characterized by a payment and care delivery model that seeks to tie provider reimbursements to quality metrics and reductions in the total cost of care for an assigned group of patients. Accountable Care Organizations: Value Metrics and Capital Formation explores the historical ba

This text on radiation chemistry covers a number of topics, including the development of radiation chemistry, sources of high-energy radiation, dosimetry, organic materials and solids and the applications of high-energy radiation in chemical synthesis and in commercial processes.

Amid the violence and chaos of the present day Middle East, a remarkably preserved first century document is discovered by seismic researchers beneath the foundations of present day Jerusalem. None of the experts called in by the Israeli government can decipher this mysterious text, so as a last resort they call in American archaeologist, Dr. Terry Harper, known around the world as, "The Bone Man." What Dr. Harper finds through his translation., is a previously undiscovered, eyewitness account of Jesus'' final week in Jerusalem. Will it confirm or discount the Gospel accounts of this event that have guided people for thousands of years? Only Dr. Harper has the key to unlocking this mystery...and sharing it may cost him his life! At its core, Eye Witness: A Fictional Tale of Absolute Truth presents a unique and fully illustrated version of the Passion Story of Jesus, combined with a modern day political thriller and all in the graphic novel format, so popular with teen to young adult readers. This is the first book in the Eye Witness trilogy. The Hardcover version is a limited edition with only 1000 total copies in print.

You may know Robert James Waller as the man who brought the world to Iowa''s storied covered bridges. What you may not realize is that before and since becoming an internationally acclaimed novelist, Waller has grappled with a very real puzzle: How can an individual, a group, and/or a society cut through the confusion of everyday life to successfully navigate its pitfalls and traps? Through intense reflection, shrewd reasoning, and not a little trial and error, the reclusive author has developed a unique and inventive paradigm for thinking clearly and logically. In The Summer Nights Never End Until they Do, Waller shares a methodology can be applied to everything from governmental gaffs and immigration reform to losing weight and financial freedom. Like so many things that make sense, Waller''s words are complex in their simplicity, turn from the madness of short-term, quick fixes and toward time-tested, reasonable goals. The devil is in the details. So, too, are the answers.

"This humorous and accessibly written text offers students an introductory look into the connected nature of anthropology''s four major research fields: archaeology, physical, cultural, and linguistics. The goal of the book is to provide students with an appreciation of the ways in which anthropology frames the world. By viewing the world through the lens of anthropology, students will learn anthropological perspective, methods, ideas, theories, and ethics that will encourage them to become aware of and question their assumptions. The book uses textboxes throughout to highlight the key themes of food and sustainability, to demonstrate how anthropology is embedded in popular culture, and to incorporate original writings and topics of popular interest. Each chapter begins with an epigraph and includes learning objectives, a chapter summary, review and discussion questions, and a list of key terms."--

Rarely as in the collection here can one encounter an essayist, novelist, historian, and political leader like the late C. L. R. James in the working throes of forming and then fomenting personal political theory. In Marxism for Our Times, editor Martin Glaberman has gathered the writings and theoretical discussions of this noted Caribbean writer. These pamphlets, mimeographs, letters, and lectures by James were nearly inaccessible until now. Within these works, James works to situate himself within the classical Marxist tradition while rejecting the Vanguard Party as unsuitable for our times. The writings in this collection begin in the 1940s, when Marxists were wrestling with acts that many deemed betrayals of the revolution, Stalin''s pact with Hitler and the war in Europe. They end in the late sixties just before the dissolution of Facing Reality, the final form of the American Marxist organization founded on James''s principles. For many years James, born in Trinidad and Tobago, was leader of the Trotskyists in the United States. He continued his work even after his exile from America. Of great value to scholars of Marxism are the papers in which James examines Marx, Lenin, and Trotsky and applies their theories to the class conflicts he was witnessing at mid-century and to changes he foresaw in the future. James argues for the rejection of historical principles and theories and urges Marxists to adapt themselves to changes occurring in capitalism and the working class. Glaberman worked alongside James but sometimes disagreed with him in the movement James founded. They were close associates for 45 years. With Marxism for Our Times Glaberman not only has preserved and made available the political theories of a noted writer but he also has created a window on a turbulent period of optimism and failure, a failure Glaberman calls, "rich in meanings and lessons for anyone interested in a democratic, revolutionary Marxism." C. L. R. James is the author of the novel Minty Alley and The Black Jacobins, the classic history of the Haitian Revolution, and many other works. Martin Glaberman is a professor emeritus at Wayne State University in Detroit. He joined the socialist movement at age thirteen and worked for twenty years in the auto industry and as an active union member.

Parsen Holt is an experienced gunslinger just passing through town. When his horse comes up lame, he''s forced to stay longer than he wants. And longer than the town wants, as well. Little did he realize circumstances would turn violent in a way that could cost him his life! Will he make it out alive? Read on to find out! Parsen Holt - Slinger, is a gripping story of the old west, as told by the up-and-coming new author, Robert James Dellamano. Keywords: Western, Gunslinger, Colt, Sheriff, Gunfighter, Saloon, Bullet, Boots, Holster, Whiskey

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Gambler Winchell Dear''s quiet Texas ranch becomes dangerous when a group of Mexican drug dealers come to do business with Sonia the housekeeper and two hit men from Los Angeles arrive with her house as their target.