Author: Ralph Nader
Publisher: Seven Stories Press
ISBN: 1609807537
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
Ralph Nader's newest work of the imagination, Animal Envy, is a fable about the kinds of intelligences that are all around us in other animals. What would animals tell us—about themselves, about us—if there were a common language among all animal species? A bracingly simple idea, one that has been used before in books like George Orwell's Animal Farm and E. B. White's Charlotte's Web among others, but never like this. In Animal Envy, Ralph Nader proposes, quite plausibly, that a programmer has created a "digital translation" app whereby animals of different species, from insects to whales, can speak to one another, and through a "hyper-advanced converter" these animals can then also speak, both collectively and individually, to humans. It is decided that there will be a global assembly. It will be called "The Great Talkout." Humans are persuaded to reserve 100 hours of network coverage so The Great Talkout may begin and will be viewed by humans everywhere, in all human languages, as well as all animal languages. The narrative that ensues is deeply felt and powerfully informed. Just as he did when he wrote Only the Super-Rich Can Save Us, Nader shows here that his visionary genius knows no limits.
Animal Envy
Author: Ralph Nader
Publisher: Seven Stories Press
ISBN: 1609807537
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
Ralph Nader's newest work of the imagination, Animal Envy, is a fable about the kinds of intelligences that are all around us in other animals. What would animals tell us—about themselves, about us—if there were a common language among all animal species? A bracingly simple idea, one that has been used before in books like George Orwell's Animal Farm and E. B. White's Charlotte's Web among others, but never like this. In Animal Envy, Ralph Nader proposes, quite plausibly, that a programmer has created a "digital translation" app whereby animals of different species, from insects to whales, can speak to one another, and through a "hyper-advanced converter" these animals can then also speak, both collectively and individually, to humans. It is decided that there will be a global assembly. It will be called "The Great Talkout." Humans are persuaded to reserve 100 hours of network coverage so The Great Talkout may begin and will be viewed by humans everywhere, in all human languages, as well as all animal languages. The narrative that ensues is deeply felt and powerfully informed. Just as he did when he wrote Only the Super-Rich Can Save Us, Nader shows here that his visionary genius knows no limits.
Publisher: Seven Stories Press
ISBN: 1609807537
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
Ralph Nader's newest work of the imagination, Animal Envy, is a fable about the kinds of intelligences that are all around us in other animals. What would animals tell us—about themselves, about us—if there were a common language among all animal species? A bracingly simple idea, one that has been used before in books like George Orwell's Animal Farm and E. B. White's Charlotte's Web among others, but never like this. In Animal Envy, Ralph Nader proposes, quite plausibly, that a programmer has created a "digital translation" app whereby animals of different species, from insects to whales, can speak to one another, and through a "hyper-advanced converter" these animals can then also speak, both collectively and individually, to humans. It is decided that there will be a global assembly. It will be called "The Great Talkout." Humans are persuaded to reserve 100 hours of network coverage so The Great Talkout may begin and will be viewed by humans everywhere, in all human languages, as well as all animal languages. The narrative that ensues is deeply felt and powerfully informed. Just as he did when he wrote Only the Super-Rich Can Save Us, Nader shows here that his visionary genius knows no limits.
G. O. A. T. Envy
Author: Michael Fry
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781982956646
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
"And at this point, it's the other side that has the burden of proof on their hands. The other side...Someone needs to come to me, and explain to me what Jordan is better at than LeBron without saying the words, 'Six Rings.'" - Nick WrightG.O.A.T. Envy is a direct response to Nick Wright's challenge.Michael Jordan or LeBron James? Which one is the G.O.A.T.--the Greatest Basketball Player of All Time? "G.O.A.T. Envy: An Analysis of the Role Fan Narrative Plays in the Debate Over Which #23 is the Greatest Basketball Player of All Time" gives readers a fresh take on the GOAT debate. Michael Fry's GOAT Envy Comparison Analysis measures both data and context in the comparison between Michael Jordan and LeBron James. In the book, he analyzes the role that fan narratives play in the debate, and the effects sports talk shows and social media have on the opinions formed by fans.In the book, Fry details how Wright's challenge became a dare, and how the debate became a journey. He ponders how the debate might become fun again--if it's a "field" where both the "romance of times gone by" and "being a prisoner of the moment" can coexist. And his hope is that when fans take part in the debate going forward, that they will strive to be more "like Frank," instead of "that guy."G.O.A.T. Envy is a book about the debate, but also something more. It's a book about sports. It's a book about life. In it, Fry weaves his own story. He explains how he set out to prove which fan base has the best GOAT case, and which one has what he calls, "GOAT Envy." But along the journey he learns lessons that urge him to re-examine the narratives in his own life, and help him come to some surprising conclusions.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781982956646
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
"And at this point, it's the other side that has the burden of proof on their hands. The other side...Someone needs to come to me, and explain to me what Jordan is better at than LeBron without saying the words, 'Six Rings.'" - Nick WrightG.O.A.T. Envy is a direct response to Nick Wright's challenge.Michael Jordan or LeBron James? Which one is the G.O.A.T.--the Greatest Basketball Player of All Time? "G.O.A.T. Envy: An Analysis of the Role Fan Narrative Plays in the Debate Over Which #23 is the Greatest Basketball Player of All Time" gives readers a fresh take on the GOAT debate. Michael Fry's GOAT Envy Comparison Analysis measures both data and context in the comparison between Michael Jordan and LeBron James. In the book, he analyzes the role that fan narratives play in the debate, and the effects sports talk shows and social media have on the opinions formed by fans.In the book, Fry details how Wright's challenge became a dare, and how the debate became a journey. He ponders how the debate might become fun again--if it's a "field" where both the "romance of times gone by" and "being a prisoner of the moment" can coexist. And his hope is that when fans take part in the debate going forward, that they will strive to be more "like Frank," instead of "that guy."G.O.A.T. Envy is a book about the debate, but also something more. It's a book about sports. It's a book about life. In it, Fry weaves his own story. He explains how he set out to prove which fan base has the best GOAT case, and which one has what he calls, "GOAT Envy." But along the journey he learns lessons that urge him to re-examine the narratives in his own life, and help him come to some surprising conclusions.
Blake
Author: David V. Erdman
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486143902
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 628
Book Description
DIVDefinitive study of strange symbolism Blake used to attack political tyranny of his time. "For our sense of Blake in his own times we are indebted to David Erdman more than anyone else."—Times Literary Supplement. Third revised edition. 32 black-and-white illus. /div
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486143902
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 628
Book Description
DIVDefinitive study of strange symbolism Blake used to attack political tyranny of his time. "For our sense of Blake in his own times we are indebted to David Erdman more than anyone else."—Times Literary Supplement. Third revised edition. 32 black-and-white illus. /div
Sobriety & Mirth
Author: Jim Colville
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136887105
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
First Published in 2001. These extremely entertaining shorter pieces by the leader of Islamic literary culture aim to instruct us on matters of moral and social concern. They cover such uses as Chanteuses, The Pleasure of Girls and Boys, This Life and the Life to come, Drink and Drinkers, Envy, and the Superiority of the Front to the Back. Always taking a moral tone, Jahiz seldom fails to lighten with humour and wit.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136887105
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
First Published in 2001. These extremely entertaining shorter pieces by the leader of Islamic literary culture aim to instruct us on matters of moral and social concern. They cover such uses as Chanteuses, The Pleasure of Girls and Boys, This Life and the Life to come, Drink and Drinkers, Envy, and the Superiority of the Front to the Back. Always taking a moral tone, Jahiz seldom fails to lighten with humour and wit.
Jealousy--The Sin No One Talks about
Author: R.T. Kendall
Publisher: Charisma Media
ISBN: 161638753X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
DIV Jealousy. We all have to deal with it—both in ourselves and in others. /div
Publisher: Charisma Media
ISBN: 161638753X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
DIV Jealousy. We all have to deal with it—both in ourselves and in others. /div
Hey There Darlin'
Author: Gisele Magnin
Publisher: LesbianMuses
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
Hey There Darlin' is an apocalypse humor serial featuring two lesbian leads. The serial began release in February 2019 and finished Part 1 in August 2020. It follows the chaotic adventures of The Devil's Daughter and CowGirl, along with side chapters of The Devil's Daughter's ever-expanding family. Compacted with everything from Notre Dame burning, to Storming Area 51, and the fall of the Fourth Pyramid, the romance of two women who watch the fall of heaven and the collapse of hell, is an ever-refreshing sense of humor during tough times. 91 chapters 99,048 words 342 (8.5x11) pages = approximately 1,368 5x7 pages Apocalypse Humor, Science Fiction, Extraterrestrial, Supernatural, Mythological Gods
Publisher: LesbianMuses
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
Hey There Darlin' is an apocalypse humor serial featuring two lesbian leads. The serial began release in February 2019 and finished Part 1 in August 2020. It follows the chaotic adventures of The Devil's Daughter and CowGirl, along with side chapters of The Devil's Daughter's ever-expanding family. Compacted with everything from Notre Dame burning, to Storming Area 51, and the fall of the Fourth Pyramid, the romance of two women who watch the fall of heaven and the collapse of hell, is an ever-refreshing sense of humor during tough times. 91 chapters 99,048 words 342 (8.5x11) pages = approximately 1,368 5x7 pages Apocalypse Humor, Science Fiction, Extraterrestrial, Supernatural, Mythological Gods
Complete Writings
Author: William Blake
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192810502
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 964
Book Description
This edition includes almost all Blake's substantive variants with the exception of some in the exceptionally complex manuscript of Vala, or the Four Zoas.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192810502
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 964
Book Description
This edition includes almost all Blake's substantive variants with the exception of some in the exceptionally complex manuscript of Vala, or the Four Zoas.
Satires of Rome
Author: Kirk Freudenburg
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521006217
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
This survey of Roman satire locates its most salient possibilities and effects at the center of every Roman reader's cultural and political self-understanding. This book describes the genre's numerous shifts in focus and tone over several centuries (from Lucilius to Juvenal) not as mere 'generic adjustments' that reflect the personal preferences of its authors, but as separate chapters in a special, generically encoded story of Rome's lost, and much lionized, Republican identity. Freedom exists in performance in ancient Rome: it is a 'spoken' entity. As a result, satire's programmatic shifts, from 'open' to 'understated' to 'cryptic' and so on, can never be purely 'literary' and 'apolitical' in focus and/or tone. In Satires of Rome, Professor Freudenburg reads these shifts as the genre's unique way of staging and agonizing over a crisis in Roman identity. Satire's standard 'genre question' in this book becomes a question of the Roman self.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521006217
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
This survey of Roman satire locates its most salient possibilities and effects at the center of every Roman reader's cultural and political self-understanding. This book describes the genre's numerous shifts in focus and tone over several centuries (from Lucilius to Juvenal) not as mere 'generic adjustments' that reflect the personal preferences of its authors, but as separate chapters in a special, generically encoded story of Rome's lost, and much lionized, Republican identity. Freedom exists in performance in ancient Rome: it is a 'spoken' entity. As a result, satire's programmatic shifts, from 'open' to 'understated' to 'cryptic' and so on, can never be purely 'literary' and 'apolitical' in focus and/or tone. In Satires of Rome, Professor Freudenburg reads these shifts as the genre's unique way of staging and agonizing over a crisis in Roman identity. Satire's standard 'genre question' in this book becomes a question of the Roman self.
Envy and Jealousy
Author: June Hunt
Publisher: Rose Publishing
ISBN: 1628621850
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
When is it my turn? It's easy to be envious of people who seem to have it all. Both envy and jealousy can sneak up on anyone, preying on our natural fears, insecurities, and desires. But if left unchecked, these seemingly "small" sparks of discontentment can wreak havoc, robbing you of peace and impacting your relationships. What can you do when these feelings come up? In this book, you will discover: ow to eliminate envyHow to rise above jealousyHow to have an attitude of gratitude This easy-to-read guide is filled with frequently asked questions, simple explanations, relatable stories, and biblical solutions based on June Hunt's decades of ministry and counseling experience. It covers: Root causes and setups for jealousyCommon topics such as comparison, resentment, favoritism, discontentment, coveting, etc.14 key differences between envy and jealousy you should know5 ways to eliminate envy and embrace joyand much more From overviews of the story of Jacob & Esau to life-changing Scriptures to memorize, enjoy seeing practical advice and biblical support side-by-side! 3 Key Features of June Hunt's Envy & Jealousy Quick-Guide Resource Short and Simple Overviews. Enjoy having solid information laid out in simple overviews, checklists, bullet points, and charts that serve up everything you need to know at a glance! Bible-Based. Discover practical solutions & spiritual helps straight from the Bible. Get helpful references and verses alongside the step-by-step tips based on June Hunt's decades of experience in counseling! Practical and Relevant. Features key Scripture verses as well as compassionate and non-preachy counseling insights to help practically apply God's Word to your life. From checklists for identifying envy to read-aloud prayers, enjoy having dozens of actionable steps that you can start today.
Publisher: Rose Publishing
ISBN: 1628621850
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
When is it my turn? It's easy to be envious of people who seem to have it all. Both envy and jealousy can sneak up on anyone, preying on our natural fears, insecurities, and desires. But if left unchecked, these seemingly "small" sparks of discontentment can wreak havoc, robbing you of peace and impacting your relationships. What can you do when these feelings come up? In this book, you will discover: ow to eliminate envyHow to rise above jealousyHow to have an attitude of gratitude This easy-to-read guide is filled with frequently asked questions, simple explanations, relatable stories, and biblical solutions based on June Hunt's decades of ministry and counseling experience. It covers: Root causes and setups for jealousyCommon topics such as comparison, resentment, favoritism, discontentment, coveting, etc.14 key differences between envy and jealousy you should know5 ways to eliminate envy and embrace joyand much more From overviews of the story of Jacob & Esau to life-changing Scriptures to memorize, enjoy seeing practical advice and biblical support side-by-side! 3 Key Features of June Hunt's Envy & Jealousy Quick-Guide Resource Short and Simple Overviews. Enjoy having solid information laid out in simple overviews, checklists, bullet points, and charts that serve up everything you need to know at a glance! Bible-Based. Discover practical solutions & spiritual helps straight from the Bible. Get helpful references and verses alongside the step-by-step tips based on June Hunt's decades of experience in counseling! Practical and Relevant. Features key Scripture verses as well as compassionate and non-preachy counseling insights to help practically apply God's Word to your life. From checklists for identifying envy to read-aloud prayers, enjoy having dozens of actionable steps that you can start today.
Why Liberalism Works
Author: Deirdre Nansen McCloskey
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300235089
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 399
Book Description
An insightful and passionately written book explaining why a return to Enlightenment ideals is good for the world "Beginning with the simple but fertile idea that people should not push other people around, Deirdre McCloskey presents an elegant defense of 'true liberalism' as opposed to its well-meaning rivals on the left and the right. Erudite, but marvelously accessible and written in a style that is at once colloquial and astringent."--Stanley Fish The greatest challenges facing humankind, according to Deirdre McCloskey, are poverty and tyranny, both of which hold people back. Arguing for a return to true liberal values, this engaging and accessible book develops, defends, and demonstrates how embracing the ideas first espoused by eighteenth-century philosophers like Locke, Smith, Voltaire, and Wollstonecraft is good for everyone. With her trademark wit and deep understanding, McCloskey shows how the adoption of Enlightenment ideals of liberalism has propelled the freedom and prosperity that define the quality of a full life. In her view, liberalism leads to equality, but equality does not necessarily lead to liberalism. Liberalism is an optimistic philosophy that depends on the power of rhetoric rather than coercion, and on ethics, free speech, and facts in order to thrive.
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300235089
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 399
Book Description
An insightful and passionately written book explaining why a return to Enlightenment ideals is good for the world "Beginning with the simple but fertile idea that people should not push other people around, Deirdre McCloskey presents an elegant defense of 'true liberalism' as opposed to its well-meaning rivals on the left and the right. Erudite, but marvelously accessible and written in a style that is at once colloquial and astringent."--Stanley Fish The greatest challenges facing humankind, according to Deirdre McCloskey, are poverty and tyranny, both of which hold people back. Arguing for a return to true liberal values, this engaging and accessible book develops, defends, and demonstrates how embracing the ideas first espoused by eighteenth-century philosophers like Locke, Smith, Voltaire, and Wollstonecraft is good for everyone. With her trademark wit and deep understanding, McCloskey shows how the adoption of Enlightenment ideals of liberalism has propelled the freedom and prosperity that define the quality of a full life. In her view, liberalism leads to equality, but equality does not necessarily lead to liberalism. Liberalism is an optimistic philosophy that depends on the power of rhetoric rather than coercion, and on ethics, free speech, and facts in order to thrive.