Archaeologies of the Future: The Desire Called Utopia and Other Science Fictions (Jameson Fredric)(Paperback)

Postmodernism - Or, the Cultural Logic of Late Capitalism (Jameson Fredric)(Paperback / softback)

Jameson's study of the cultural, political and social implications of

The Hegel Variations: On the Phenomenology of Spirit (Jameson Fredric)(Paperback)

Master philosopher and cultural theorist tackles the founder of modern dialecticsIn this major new study, the philosopher and cultural theorist Fredric Jameson offers a new reading of Hegel's foundational text Phenomenology of Spirit.In contrast to those who see the Phenomenology as a closed system

My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologises (Backman Fredrik)(Paperback / softback)

The hilarious, heart-breaking novel by the author of the international bestseller A MAN CALLED

Algorithmics: The Spirit of Computing (Harel David)(Paperback)

Computer science is the science of the future, and already underlies every facet of business and technology, and much of our everyday lives. In addition, it will play a crucial role in the science the 21st century, which will be dominated by biology and biochemistry, similar to the role of

The Future of Fallout, and Other Episodes in Radioactive World-Making (Masco Joseph)(Paperback)

In The Future of Fallout, and Other Episodes in Radioactive World-Making Joseph Masco examines the strange American intimacy with and commitment to existential danger. Tracking the simultaneous production of nuclear emergency and climate disruption since 1945, he focuses on the psychosocial

Utopia - The History of an Idea (Claeys Gregory)(Paperback / softback)

A worldwide survey on the idea of utopia, from classical mythology to contemporary science

Lady Susan, the Watsons, and Sanditon: Unfinished Fictions and Other Writings (Austen Jane)(Paperback)

'I am tired of submitting my will to the caprices of others-of resigning my own judgement in deference to those to whom I owe no duty, and for whom I feel no respect.' The unfinished fictions collected here are the novels and other writing that Jane Austen did not publish. The protagonist of the

The Science and Technology of Cement and other Hydraulic Binders - Vipin Kant Singh

The Science and Technology of Cement and other Hydraulic Binders covers the design of Portland Cement composition using the ideas and formulae of earlier scientists, including the calculation of proportions of different cement phases formed during processing. Other chapters cover cement manufacture

Us Against You - From The New York Times Bestselling Author of A Man Called Ove and Beartown (Backman Fredrik)(Paperback / softback)

The captivating and moving follow-up to the international bestseller Beartown. 'I utterly believed in the residents of Beartown, and felt ripped apart by the events in the book' Jojo Moyes on Beartown Can a broken town survive a second tragedy? By the time the last goal is scored, someone in

Extreme Fabulations: Science Fictions of Life (Shaviro Steven)(Pevná vazba)

An examination of science fiction narratives and the light they shed on human life, the unknowable future, and the vagaries of unforeseeable change. With this book, Steven Shaviro offers a thought experiment. He discusses a number of science fiction narratives: three novels, one novella, three

On the Future: Prospects for Humanity (Rees Martin)(Paperback)

A provocative and inspiring look at the future of humanity and science from world-renowned scientist and bestselling author Martin Rees Humanity has reached a critical moment. Our world is unsettled and rapidly changing, and we face existential risks over the next century. Various outcomes--good

Al-Ghazali on Disciplining the Soul and on Breaking the Two Desires: Books XXII and XXIII of the Revival of the Religious Sciences (Al-Ghazali Abu Hamid Muhammad)(Paperback)

How (Not) to Read the Bible: Making Sense of the Anti-Women, Anti-Science, Pro-Violence, Pro-Slavery and Other Crazy-Sounding Parts of Scripture (Kimball Dan)(Paperback)

Is Reading the Bible the Fastest Way to Lose Your Faith?For centuries, the Bible was called the Good Book, a moral and religious text that guides us into a relationship with God and shows us the right way to live. Today, however, some people argue the Bible is outdated and harmful, with many

Desire: Why It Matters (Kyabgon Traleg)(Paperback)

Traleg Kyabgon discusses the notion of desire from Buddhist and other perspectives. He reviews commonly held beliefs of desire that are often misguided and can be diametrically opposed. There is the belief that desire is an important human experience that is natural, which leads to happiness and

Us Against You (Backman Fredrik)(Paperback)

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove and Beartown returns with an unforgettable novel 'about people--about strength and tribal loyalty and what we unwittingly do when trying to show our boys how to be men' (Jojo Moyes). Have you ever seen a town fall? Ours did. Have you ever

Dreaming of Freedom in South Africa: Literature Between Critique and Utopia (Johnson David)(Paperback)

Assembles for the first time the many different texts imagining the future after the end of apartheid Explores the history of how the future in South Africa after the end of apartheid was imagined Provides the first literary-cultural history of South African speculative fiction Studies the

Britt-Marie Was Here (Backman Fredrik)(Paperback / softback)

The number 1 European bestseller by the author of the international phenomenon A Man Called Ove, Britt-Marie was Here is a funny, poignant and uplifting tale of love, community, and second

Fishing In Utopia - Sweden And The Future That Disappeared (Brown Andrew)(Paperback / softback)

'Fishing in Utopia [winner of the 2009 Orwell Prize] is a lament for a lost Eden. But it is more than that. Essentially it is a story of modern rootlessness and the search for something to believe in' Sunday

Anxious People - The No. 1 New York Times bestseller from the author of A Man Called Ove (Backman Fredrik)(Paperback / softback)

The funny, touching and unpredictable No. 1 New York Times bestseller from the 15 million copy internationally bestselling author of A Man Called Ove_______It's New Year's Eve and House Tricks estate agents are hosting an open viewing in an up-market apartment when an incompetent bank robber rushes

Essays on a Science of Mythology: The Myth of the Divine Child and the Mysteries of Eleusis (Jung C. G.)(Paperback)

Essays on a Science of Mythology is a cooperative work between C. Ker nyi, who has been called the most psychological of mythologists, and C. G. Jung, who has been called the most mythological of psychologists. Ker nyi contributes an essay on the Divine Child and one on the Kore (the Maiden),

Deceit, Desire, and the Novel: Self and Other in Literary Structure (Girard Ren)(Paperback)

This study extends beyond the scope of literature into the psychology of much of our contemporary scene, including fashion, advertising, and propaganda techniques. In considering such aspects, the author goes beyond the domain of pure aesthetics and offers an interpretation of some basic cultural

Rosewater Insurrection - Book 2 of the Wormwood Trilogy (Thompson Tade)(Paperback / softback)

The second volume in a vibrant and compellingly told trilogy by one of science fiction's most engaging new voices - perfect for fans of N. K. Jemisin's The Fifth Season, Ann Leckie's Ancillary Justice and Jeff Vandermeer's Southern Reach

The Call of the Wild, White Fang, and Other Stories (London Jack)(Paperback)

Of all Jack London's fictions none have been as popular as his dog stories. In addition to The Call of the Wild, the epic tale of a Californian dog's adventures during the Klondike gold rush, this edition includes White Fang, and five famous short stories - B tard', Moon-Face', Brown Wolf',

Re-Envisioning the MLS: Perspectives on the Future of Library and Information Science Education (Percell Johnna)(Pevná vazba)

At the heart of any discussion about the future of libraries is the future of librarians-and how well our instructional programs, especially the Master of Library Science (MLS) degree, prepare them for their careers. This book continues the critical conversations around preparing future