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Euripides, Freud, and the Romance of Belonging
This Book examines the concept of "belonging" through the lenses of Euripides' Ion and Freud's psychoanalytic theories, specifically "From the History of an Infantile Neurosis." The author investigat…
Published on 10 months ago
Every Home a Distillery: Alcohol, Gender, and Technology in the Colonial Chesapeake
"Every Home a Distillery" explores alcohol production and consumption in the Chesapeake region from the late 17th to the late 18th centuries. The study uses sources such as probate records, wills, an…
Published on 10 months ago
Explaining Postmodernism: Skepticism and Socialism from Rousseau to Foucault
This Book presents an in-depth examination of postmodernism, tracing its philosophical roots and exploring its manifestations in academia, culture, and politics. It contrasts postmodern thought with …
Published on 10 months ago
Explaining Civil Society Development: A Social Origins Approach
"Explaining Civil Society Development: A Social Origins Approach" by Salamon, Sokolowski, and Haddock, explores the factors that shape the development of civil society around the world. The authors c…
Published on 10 months ago
Exploration and Engineering: The Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the Quest for Mars
This Book chronicles the history of Mars exploration, particularly focusing on the Jet Propulsion Laboratory's (JPL) role. It examines the evolution of mission strategies, engineering challenges, and…
Published on 10 months ago
The Road to Serfdom: Text and Documents--The Definitive Edition
The provided Book is largely comprised of excerpts from F.A. Hayek's The Road to Serfdom, along with supplementary materials like introductions, notes, and reader reports. Hayek's work cautions again…
Published on 10 months ago
Faces of the Civil War: An Album of Union Soldiers and Their Stories
This collection of Civil War stories focuses on Union soldiers, showcasing their portraits and individual experiences. It highlights the popularity of cartes de visite as tokens of remembrance during…
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
Faces of the Confederacy: An Album of Southern Soldiers and Their Stories by Ronald S. Coddington
This Book presents a compilation of Civil War soldier profiles, specifically focusing on Confederate soldiers. It utilizes carte de visite photographs as a visual anchor, enriched by biographical det…
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
Fact and Fiction in Global Energy Policy: Fifteen Contentious Questions
This Book presents various perspectives on global energy policy, exploring contentious questions about energy sources and transitions. It tackles debates surrounding electric vehicles, sustainable fu…
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
Everything Is F*cked: A Book About Hope
Mark Manson's Everything Is F*cked explores the human need for hope and meaning in a world often perceived as bleak. The book uses historical examples, philosophical concepts from thinkers like Nietz…
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago