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Saints and Symposiasts
by Jason KönigGreek traditions of writing about food and the symposium had a long and rich afterlife in the first to fifth centuries CE, in both Greco-Roman and early Christian culture. This book provides an account of the history of the table-talk tradition, derived from Plato's Symposium and other classical texts, focusing among other writers on Plutarch, Athenaeus, Methodius and Macrobius. It also deals with the representation of transgressive, degraded, eccentric types of eating and drinking in Greco-Roman and early Christian prose narrative texts, focusing especially on the Letters of Alciphron, the Greek and Roman novels, especially Apuleius, the Apocryphal Acts of the Apostles and the early saints' lives. It argues that writing about consumption and conversation continued to matter: these works communicated distinctive ideas about how to talk and how to think, distinctive models of the relationship between past and present, distinctive and often destabilising visions of identity and holiness.
Sleep, Romance and Human Embodiment: Vitality from Spenser to Milton
by Garrett A. Sullivan Jr.Garrett Sullivan explores the changing impact of Aristotelian conceptions of vitality and humanness on sixteenth- and seventeenth-century literature before and after the rise of Descartes. In the Renaissance, Aristotle's tripartite soul is usually considered in relation to concepts of psychology and physiology. However, Sullivan argues that its significance is much greater, constituting a theory of vitality that simultaneously distinguishes man from, and connects him to, other forms of life. He contends that, in works such as Sidney's Old Arcadia, Shakespeare's Henry IV and Henry V, Spenser's Faerie Queene, Milton's Paradise Lost and Dryden's All for Love, the genres of epic and romance, whose operations are informed by Aristotle's theory, provide the raw materials for exploring different models of humanness; and that sleep is the vehicle for such exploration as it blurs distinctions among man, plant and animal.
Values, Religion, and Culture in Adolescent Development
by Gisela Trommsdorff Xinyin ChenCultural values and religious beliefs play a substantial role in adolescent development. Developmental scientists have shown increasing interest in how culture and religion are involved in the processes through which adolescents adapt to environments. This volume constitutes a timely and unique addition to the literature on human development from a cultural-contextual perspective. Editors Gisela Trommsdorff and Xinyin Chen present systematic and in-depth discussions of theoretical perspectives, landmark studies, and strategies for further research in the field. The eminent contributors reflect diverse cultural perspectives, transcending the Western emphasis of many previous works. This volume will be of interest to scholars and professionals interested in basic developmental processes, adolescent social psychology, and the sociological and psychological dimensions of religion.
Yinyang
by Robin R. WangThe concept of yinyang lies at the heart of Chinese thought and culture. The relationship between these two opposing, yet mutually dependent, forces is symbolized in the familiar black and white symbol that has become an icon in popular culture across the world. The real significance of yinyang is, however, more complex and subtle. This brilliant and comprehensive analysis by one of the leading authorities in the field captures the richness and multiplicity of the meanings and applications of yinyang, including its visual presentations. Through a vast range of historical and textual sources, the book examines the scope and role of yinyang, the philosophical significance of its various layers of meanings, and its relation to numerous schools and traditions within Chinese (and Western) philosophy. By putting yinyang on a secure and clear philosophical footing, the book roots the concept in the original Chinese idiom, distancing it from Western assumptions, frameworks, and terms, yet also seeking to connect its analysis to shared cross-cultural philosophical concerns. In this way, the book illuminates not only a particular way of thinking, but also shows how yinyang thought has manifested itself concretely in a wide range of cultural practices, ranging from divination to medicine, and from the art of war to the art of sex.
The Asylum Interviews: Trixie
by Jocelynn DrakeThe second of two prequel stories to Jocelynn Drake's Angel's Ink—the first novel in her new Asylum Tales series about a magical tattoo artist, Gage, and his friends: Trixie, a gorgeous elf who hides her true identity, and a hulking troll named Bronx.
Berenstain Bears Chapter Book: The Run-Amuck Robot
by Stan Jan BerenstainWatch out, Bear County—a there's a robot on the loose! When Professor Actual Factual invents a walking, talking bear replica robot, everyone is excited. That is, until they realize the robot has a mind of its own.
Learning Node
by Shelley PowersTake your web development skills from browser to server with Node--and learn how to write fast, highly scalable network applications on this JavaScript-based platform. With this hands-on guide, you'll quickly master Node's core fundamentals, gain experience with several built-in and contributed modules, and learn the differences and parallels between client- and server-side programming. Get up to speed on Node's event-driven, asynchronous I/O model for developing data-intensive applications that are frequently accessed but computationally simple. If you're comfortable working with JavaScript, this book provides numerous programming and deployment examples to help you take advantage of server-side development with Node. Explore Node's unique approach to asynchronous development Build sample Node applications with the Express framework and Connect middleware Use NoSQL solutions such as Redis and MongoDB--and explore Node's relational database modules Work with PDF files, serve HTML5 media, and create graphics with Canvas Set up bidirectional communication between browser and server with WebSockets Learn in-depth practices for debugging and testing your applications Deploy Node applications in the cloud or on your own system "Learning Node will make it easy for someone from any programming background to get a grip on Node.js and build amazing projects." --Tom Hughes-Croucher, co-author of Node: Up and Running (O'Reilly)
PostgreSQL: Up and Running
by Regina Obe Leo HsuIf you're thinking about migrating to the PostgreSQL open source database system, this guide provides a concise overview to help you quickly understand and use PostgreSQL's unique features. Not only will you learn about the enterprise class features in the 9.2 release, you'll also discover that PostgeSQL is more than just a database system--it's also an impressive application platform. With numerous examples throughout this book, you'll learn how to achieve tasks that are difficult or impossible in other databases. If you're an existing PostgreSQL user, you'll pick up gems you may have missed along the way. Learn basic administration tasks, such as role management, database creation, backup, and restore Apply the psql command-line utility and the pgAdmin graphical administration tool Explore PostgreSQL tables, constraints, and indexes Learn powerful SQL constructs not generally found in other databases Use several different languages to write database functions Tune your queries to run as fast as your hardware will allow Query external and variegated data sources with Foreign Data Wrappers Learn how to replicate data, using built-in replication features
Floodgate
by Matt RichtelIt's Watergate. On servers. On the eve of the presidential election, a conspiracy threatens to alter the outcome of the vote—and the future of American politics. At the heart of the plot is a powerful computer program, aimed at rooting out hypocrisy among politicians to expose their truths . . . and ours. Left to unravel the conspiracy is a bitter, hotheaded former journalist, but he's just not sure he cares enough to get to the bottom of it.
Reckless Destiny
by Teresa SouthwickChallenging the frontier of the Arizona Territory, Cady Tanner is determined to conquer the heart of proud Captain Kane Carrington, who believes that the harsh and primitive land leaves no room for love.
Mistystar's Omen (Warriors)
by Erin HunterA devastating challenge for the new leader of RiverClan . . . In this original Warriors novella, when Leopardstar loses her ninth life, her longtime deputy, Mistyfoot, steps up to receive her new name—Mistystar—and lead her Clan through a troublesome time. But Mistystar is about to discover a shocking secret about RiverClan, and her leadership is plunged into crisis as soon as it begins.
Herculine Barbin: Being the Recently Discovered Memoirs of a Nineteenth-Century French Hermaphrodite
by Michel Foucault Richard McdougallWith an eye for the sensual bloom of young schoolgirls, and the torrid style of the romantic novels of her day, Herculine Barbin tells the story of her life as a hermaphrodite. Herculine was designated female at birth. A pious girl in a Catholic orphanage, a bewildered adolescent enchanted by the ripening bodies of her classmates, a passionate lover of another schoolmistress, she is suddenly reclassified as a man. Alone and desolate, he commits suicide at the age of thirty in a miserable attic in Paris. Here, in an erotic diary, is one lost voice from our sexual past. Provocative, articulate, eerily prescient as she imagines her corpse under the probing instruments of scientists, Herculine brings a disturbing perspective to our own notions of sexuality. Michel Foucault, who discovered these memoirs in the archives of the French Department of Public Hygiene, presents them with the graphic medical descriptions of Herculine's body before and after her death. In a striking contrast, a painfully confused young person and the doctors who examine her try to sort out the nature of masculine and feminine at the dawn of the age of modern sexuality. "Herculine Barbin can be savored like a libertine novel. The ingenousness of Herculine, the passionate yet equivocal tenderness which thrusts her into the arms, even into the beds, of her companions, gives these pages a charm strangely erotic. . . Michel Foucault has a genius for bringing to light texts and reviving destinies outside the ordinary. " Le Monde, July 1978
Modern Residential Wiring
by Harvey N. HolzmanModern Residential Wiring provides essential information about the tools, materials, equipment, and processes encountered in the electrical trade. The 2008 edition of this comprehensive textbook includes the latest information on installation and repair techniques, as well as recentdevelopments in wiring systems, personal protection equipment, and computer wiring. References to the 2008 National Electrical CodeRG are made throughout this text to reinforce the importance of installing residential wiring in a safe and professional manner. Apprentices, vocational students, andanyone interested in electrical wiring will find Modern Residential Wiring a valuable aid in learning how electrical systems are designed, installed, and maintained. Experienced electricians who want to review basic wiring techniques or study the recent developments in the electrical field will alsofind this book helpful. Based on the 2008 National Electrical CodeRG.
How to Please a Woman In & Out of Bed
by Daylle Deanna SchwartzHow To Please a Woman In And Out Of Bed, 2nd Edition is back and better than ever! In this even more revealing, sexier new edition, men get deeper inside the minds of today's women--learning all the female turn-on and turn-offs through catchy sidebars and fun quotes.
The 10 Women You'll Be Before You're 35
by Alison JamesToday's twenty- and thirty-something woman is both blessed and burdened by the expectations of boyfriends, girlfriends, parents, siblings, and even the media as to who she should be and what kind of woman she should become. . . Alison James, the author of I Used to Miss Him. . . But My Aim Is Improving, delivers this smart, sassy guide guaranteed to help women laugh and learn from the many roles they play on the road to self-discovery. From the Independent Professional to the Party Girl, today's young women are trying out different roles in their youth in an attempt to figure out who they are and what they want out of life. Every woman can identify with and learn the pros and cons of being. . . The Idealistic New Graduate The Shopoholic Penniless Diva The Party Girl, who knows how to have fun The Changeable Chameleon, who adapts to the tastes and whims of her latest beau By the time they reach the final page, readers will be able to integrate the lessons of each role into one fabulous True You!
Get Hired Fast!
by Brian GrahamThe Job Search Technique Most Recommended by Top Career Counselors You lost your job six months ago. You've emailed 90 resumes. You've scoured the job boards and the help wanted ads. You've called recruiters, old bosses, former coworkers. . . but nothing. You're scared. You're beginning to think there are no jobs out there. But there ARE jobs. And you can get one of them--if you're willing to try the job search technique that most people are too timid to try. If you're one of 9 million Americans looking for a job, you don't want to go 12 to 24 months without a job offer (as many do). The trick is to tap into the hidden job market--where 90 percent of the jobs really are! Get Hired FAST!shows you how to use a direct-calling strategy that will generate at least three interviews in three weeks. It gives you a 15-day Action Plan, complete with charts, scripts, and other tools that will enable you to use the direct-calling technique like a professional. This no-holds-barred book also includes insider advice on how to ace the interview once your calling strategy pays off, negotiate the best offer, and keep the job once you get it. Get Hired FAST!shows you where and how to identify key contacts in target companies, how to uncover crucial data about target companies, how to script calls to hiring managers in advance--and handle any scenario, from voicemail to conversations with contacts' staffers.
The I Have a Life Bride's Guide: Plan the Wedding You've Always Wanted--without Losing Your Mind
by Andrea MatteiThe I Have a Life Bride's Guide is a perfect purse-size guide for women who are pressed for time--and patience--and just want a book the boils the details of planning a wedding down to the nitty-gritty, without all the fluff. This no-nonsense guide shows savvy brides how to: - De-stress and stay cool at all times- Balance wedding plans with a full-time job- Steer clear of unnecessary expenses- Cut to the chase in deciding where the ceremony and reception will be held- Avoid time drains when choosing a caterer, florist, videographer, and band
The Complete Dream Dictionary
by Trish Macgregor Rob MacgregorThe Complete Dream Dictionary helps readers: - Improve dream recall and incubate dreams- Spot metaphors, puns, and archetypes in dreams- Recognize common and advanced dream types- Create a personalized journal to record dream details- Understand common dream themes, such as flying or being chased- Examine particular symbols, from flowers to family members
The Knitter's Gift
by Bernadette MurphyBeginner and longtime knitters will rejoice as they read about: A father who treasures a scarf made by his daughter decades earlier while she was in fifth grade. A Ph. D. candidate who finds that knitting reduces her stress, and allows her to knit together her higher education with her craft. A mother-in-law who makes peace with her daughter-in-law by creating a luxurious handmade gift
The Only Wine Book You'll Ever Need
by Danny MayWhether looking to build their own personal wine cellar or to brush up on serving wine, readers learn such essential information as what makes a good wine good, which flaws to watch for in wines, and how to choose the right wine for the right occasion for the right price.
Changing Course
by Yitta HalberstamMandelbaum serves up a collection of inspiring stories for women on menopause, mid-life, and moving forward.
Simply Smoothies
by Delia QuigleyThe milkshakes of the new millennium, smoothies can be made in varieties ranging from healthy to hearty, from decadent to dairy-free. In this handy book, chef and nutritional consultant Delia Quigley provides 200 recipes plus directions for making the perfect smoothie.
I Used to Miss Him... But My Aim is Improving
by Alison JamesWith its sassy tips, sarcastic stories and hilarious ways to heal after a breakup, this fun guide supports a girl's right to be angry with her ex, while helping her to rebuild her spunk and confidence after he's gone.
The Everything® Knots Book
by Randy PennPacked with easy-to-follow instruction and clear illustrations, "The Everything Knots Book makes learning this useful skill fun and easy.