The Singularity of Literature (Attridge Derek)(Paperback)

The Singularity of Literature (Attridge Derek)(Paperback)

The Iliad and Beowulf provide rich sources of historical information. The novels of Henry Fielding and Henry James may be instructive in the art of moral living. Some go further and argue that Emile Zola and Harriet Beecher Stowe played a part in ameliorating the lives of those existing in harsh

The Technological Singularity (Shanahan Murray)(Paperback)

The idea of technological singularity, and what it would mean if ordinary human intelligence were enhanced or overtaken by artificial intelligence.The idea that human history is approaching a 'singularity'--that ordinary humans will someday be overtaken by artificially intelligent machines or

Singularity: Politics and Poetics (Weber Samuel)(Paperback)

An influential thinker on the concept of singularity and its implications on politics, theology, economics, psychoanalysis, and literature For readers versed in critical theory, German and comparative literature, or media studies, a new book by Samuel Weber is essential reading. Singularity is no

The Technological Singularity: Managing the Journey (Callaghan Victor)(Pevná vazba)

Introduction.- Type of Singularity.- Theories of the future.- A New Kind of Intelligence.- Limits in understanding AI.- The Energy Singularity.- What Could The Singularity Be?.- The Methuselarity.- Nature and Timing of the Singularity.- Transhumanism and Posthumanism.- The Technology of the

Meter and Meaning: An Introduction to Rhythm in Poetry (Carper Thomas)(Paperback)

Poet, Thomas Carper, and scholar, Derek Attridge, join forces in Meter and Meaning to present an illuminating and user-friendly way to explore the rhythms of poetry in English. They begin by showing the value of performing any poem aloud, so that we can sense its unique use of rhythm. From this

The Dictionary of Human Geography (Gregory Derek)(Paperback)

How to Create a Mind: The Secret of Human Thought Revealed (Kurzweil Ray)(Paperback)

The bold futurist and bestselling author of The Singularity is Nearer explores the limitless potential of reverse-engineering the human brain Ray Kurzweil is arguably today's most influential--and often controversial--futurist. In How to Create a Mind, Kurzweil presents a provocative exploration of

Transcendence: The Disinformation Encyclopedia of Transhumanism and the Singularity (Sirius R. U.)(Paperback)

Transhumanism is an international movement that advocates the use of science and technology to overcome the natural limitations experienced by humanity through such developments as: the Singularity--the creation of machine intelligences that exceed the capacities of our biological brainsthe ability

Transition Point: From Steam to the Singularity (Culey Sean a.)(Paperback)

Mastering the Language of Literature (Hebron Malcolm)(Paperback)

Mastering the Language of Literature provides students of English Literature with a clear guide to the linguistic analysis of literary texts. Drawing on modern linguistics and traditional approaches, it shows how the study of language provides valuable tools for literary criticism. Important

Saturn's Children (Stross Charles)(Paperback / softback)

A cutting edge space opera from the Hugo Award-winning author of Singularity

Language, Counter-Memory, Practice: Selected Essays and Interviews (Foucault Michel)(Paperback)

Because of their range, brilliance, and singularity, the ideas of the philosopher-critic-historian Michel Foucault have gained extraordinary currency throughout the Western intellectual community. This book offers a selection of seven of Foucault's most important published essays, translated from

A History of English Literature (Alexander Michael)(Paperback)

This comprehensive text traces the development of one of the world's richest literatures from the Old English period through to the present day, discussing a wide range of key authors without losing its clarity or verve. Building on the book's established reputation and success, the third edition

The Holy Spirit in You (Prince Derek)(Paperback)

Derek Prince clearly explains the nature and ways of the Holy Spirit and how He works in the lives of Christians. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, the believer can experience the continual presence of Jesus, become a bold witness for Christ,

Unit 731: The Forgotten Asian Auschwitz (Pua Derek)(Paperback)

'Unit 731: The Forgotten Asian Holocaust by Derek Pua, is not for the faint of heart. It is, however, for anyone wanting to more clearly understand the extent of Imperial Japanese war crimes. This brief, dispassionate, and factual book outlines the creation and development of Unit 731, an

Derek Jarman: Protest! - Seán Kissane, Karim Rehmani-White

The definitive overview of the life and work of acclaimed artist and filmmaker Derek Jarman (1942–1994).Derek Jarman was a very English rebel, a maverick and radical artist whose unique and distinctive voice was honed protesting against the strictures of life in post-war Britain. In an innovative

The Great Code the Bible and Literature (Frye Northrop)(Paperback)

An examination of the influence of the Bible on Western art and literature and on the Western creative imagination in general. Frye persuasively presents the Bible as a unique text distinct from all other epics and sacred writings. 'No one has set forth so clearly, so subtly, or with such cogent

Medieval Literature: The Basics (Weisl Angela Jane)(Paperback)

Medieval Literature: The Basics is an engaging introduction to this fascinating body of literature. The volume breaks down the variety of genres used in the corpus of medieval literature and makes these texts accessible to readers. It engages with the familiarities present in the narratives and

Piece of Cake (Robinson Derek)(Paperback)

From the Phoney War of 1939 to the Battle of Britain in 1940, the pilots of Hornet Squadron learn their lessons the hard way. Hi-jinks are all very well on the ground, but once in a Hurricane's cockpit, the best killers keep their wits close. Newly promoted Commanding Officer Fanny Barton has a job

The Language of Literature: An Introduction to Stylistics (Giovanelli Marcello)(Paperback)

Essential study guides for the future linguist. The Language of Literature is a general introduction to the methods and principles behind stylistics. It is suitable for students at advanced level and beyond. Written with input from the Cambridge Corpus, it provides students with an introduction to

Written World - How Literature Shapes History (Puchner Martin)(Paperback / softback)

The true story of literature -- of how writing changed civilizations, cultures and the history of the

Literature and the Public Good: The Literary Agenda (Rylance Rick)(Paperback)

The Literary Agenda is a series of short polemical monographs about the importance of literature and of reading in the wider world and about the state of literary education inside schools and universities. The category of the literary has always been contentious. What is clear, however, is how

The Literature Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (DK)(Paperback)

Learn about the greatest works of literature, and the lives of those who wrote them in The Literature Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Literature in this overview guide to the subject, great

Japanese Literature: From Murasaki to Murakami (Marcus Marvin)(Paperback)

Japanese Literature: From Murasaki to Murakami provides a concise introduction to the literature of Japan that traces its origins in the seventh century and explores a literary legacy--and its cultural contexts--marked by the intersection of aristocratic elegance and warrior austerity. Coverage