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Moll Flanders (MAXNotes Literature Guides)
by Susan GallagherREA's MAXnotes for Daniel Defoe's Moll Flanders MAXnotes offer a fresh look at masterpieces of literature, presented in a lively and interesting fashion. Written by literary experts who currently teach the subject, MAXnotes will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the work. MAXnotes are designed to stimulate independent thought about the literary work by raising various issues and thought-provoking ideas and questions. MAXnotes cover the essentials of what one should know about each work, including an overall summary, character lists, an explanation and discussion of the plot, the work's historical context, illustrations to convey the mood of the work, and a biography of the author. Each chapter is individually summarized and analyzed, and has study questions and answers.
Molotov's Magic Lantern: Travels in Russian History
by Rachel PolonskyWhen the British journalist Rachel Polonsky moves to Moscow, she discovers an apartment on Romanov Street that was once home to the Soviet elite. One of the most infamous neighbors was the ruthless apparatchik Vyacheslav Molotov, a henchman for Stalin who was a participant in the collectivizations and the Great Purge—and also an ardent bibliophile. In what was formerly Molotov's apartment, Polonsky uncovers an extensive library and an old magic lantern—two things that lead her on an extraordinary journey throughout Russia and ultimately renew her vision of the country and its people.In Molotov's Magic Lantern, Polonsky visits the haunted cities and vivid landscapes of the books from Molotov's library: works by Chekhov, Dostoevsky, Pushkin, Akhmatova, and others, some of whom were sent to the Gulag by the very man who collected their books. With exceptional insight and beautiful prose, Polonsky writes about the longings and aspirations of these Russian writers and others in the course of her travels from the Arctic to Siberia and from the forests around Moscow to the vast steppes. A singular homage to Russian history and culture, Molotov's Magic Lantern evokes the spirit of the great artists and the haunted past of a country ravaged by war, famine, and totalitarianism.
Mom: A Celebration of Mothers from StoryCorps
by Dave IsayIsay--StoryCorp's founder and the editor of the project's bestselling collection, "Listening Is an Act of Love"--presents a celebration of American mothers. "Mom" offers powerful lessons in the meaning of family and the expansiveness of the human heart.
Mom: The Transformation of Motherhood in Modern America
by Rebecca Jo PlantMom vividly brings to life the varied groups that challenged older ideals of motherhood, including male critics who railed against female moral authority, psychological experts who hoped to expand their influence, and women who wished to be defined as more than wives and mothers.
Mom and Dad Are Palindromes
by Mark Shulman Adam McCauleyBob has a problem. He's a palindrome. In fact, once he learns what a palindrome is, he starts finding palindromes everywhere: his little sis, Nan; his pup, Otto; even his Mom and Dad! It's making Bobfeel like a kook. Is there no escape? Mark Shulman and Adam McCauley have joined forces to create a wonderfully visual, ridiculously clever book of wordplay. Join the hilarity. . . do your civic deed, don't let your pupils slip up, and find the over 101 palindromes hiding in the words and pictures of this zany book. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which will look almost identical to the print version. Additionally for devices that support audio, this ebook includes a read-along setting.
Mom and Dad Are Palindromes
by Mark Shulman Adam MccauleyBob has a problem. He's a palindrome. In fact, once he learns what a palindrome is, he starts finding palindromes everywhere: his little sis, Nan; his pup, Otto; even his Mom and Dad! It's making Bobfeel like a kook. Is there no escape? Mark Shulman and Adam McCauley have joined forces to create a wonderfully visual, ridiculously clever book of wordplay. Join the hilarity. . . do your civic deed, don't let your pupils slip up, and find the over 101 palindromes hiding in the words and pictures of this zany book.
Mom, Mom, My Ears Are Growing!
by Betsy ByarsThis book sets up a reading program that encourages daily reading at home, giving parents specific tasks and strategies they can use to support their children, differentiated by reading level, with full accountability for the teacher and incentives for the students.
The Moment of Racial Sight: A History
by Irene TuckerThe Moment of Racial Sight overturns the most familiar form of racial analysis in contemporary culture: the idea that race is constructed, that it operates by attaching visible marks of difference to arbitrary meanings and associations. Searching for the history of the constructed racial sign, Irene Tucker argues that if people instantly perceive racial differences despite knowing better, then the underlying function of race is to produce this immediate knowledge. Racial perception, then, is not just a mark of acculturation, but a part of how people know one another. Tucker begins her investigation in the Enlightenment, at the moment when skin first came to be used as the primary mark of racial difference. Through Kant and his writing on the relation of philosophy and medicine, she describes how racialized skin was created as a mechanism to enable us to perceive the likeness of individuals in a moment. From there, Tucker tells the story of instantaneous racial seeing across centuries—from the fictive bodies described but not seen in Wilkie Collins’s realism to the medium of common public opinion in John Stuart Mill, from the invention of the notion of a constructed racial sign in Darwin’s late work to the institutionalizing of racial sight on display in the HBO series The Wire. Rich with perceptive readings of unexpected texts, this ambitious book is an important intervention in the study of race.
Moment Work: Tectonic Theater Project's Process of Devising Theater
by Moises Kaufman Barbara Pitts McAdamsA detailed guide to the collaborative method developed by the acclaimed creators of The Laramie Project and Gross Indecency--destined to become a classic. A Vintage Original.By Moisés Kaufman and Barbara Pitts McAdams with Leigh Fondakowski, Andy Paris, Greg Pierotti, Kelli Simpkins, Jimmy Maize, and Scott Barrow. For more than two decades, the members of Tectonic Theater Project have been rigorously experimenting with the process of theatrical creation. Here they set forth a detailed manual of their devising method and a thorough chronicle of how they wrote some of their best-known works. This book is for all theater artists—actors, writers, designers, and directors—who wish to create work that embraces the unbridled potential of the stage.
A Momentary Glory: Last Poems (Wesleyan Poetry Series)
by Harvey ShapiroThe passionate testament of a brilliant poet in the face of age, illness, and mortality The distinguished poet Harvey Shapiro passed away on January 7, 2013. The poems in this book, many of them previously unpublished and discovered only after his death, are a great gift, and the final confirmation of his extraordinary talent. Edited by Shapiro's literary executor, the poet and critic Norman Finkelstein, these last poems bear an unprecedented gravitas, and yet they are as supple, jazzy, and edgy as Shapiro's earlier work. All the themes for which he is known are beautifully represented here. There are poems of his experiences in World War II, the erotic life, and of daily moments in Brooklyn and Manhattan, all in search of a worldly wisdom and grace that the poet calls "a momentary glory." As Shapiro tells us, the poem "Is an Egyptian / ship of the dead, / everything required / for life stored / in its hold." The book includes an introduction by the editor.
Momentos literarios
by V.S. NaipaulMomentos literarios es una biografía intelectual del premio Nobel de Literatura. En estos once textos, reunidos por primera vez en este volumen, el premio Nobel de Literatura abarca cerca de más de medio siglo de exploración personal en torno a los enigmas de la expresión escrita y de la narrativa en particular. Aquí se encuentran reflexiones acerca de sus lecturas de niño y sus primeros intentos de escribir durante la adolescencia; las primeras ilusiones y sus ideas sobre la relación que hay entre algunas formas literarias y algunas culturas. También se incluye en este volumen el famoso ensayo de Naipaul sobre su antepasado putativo literario Conrad y el prefacio, menos conocido y más enigmático, al único libro publicado por su padre. Finalmente, el lector encontrará su célebre discurso del Nobel, «Dos mundos», donde Naipaul reflexiona sobre el propósito de su carrera. Con su habitual maestría de expresión y su finura de pensamiento, Momentos literarios es una biografía intelectual del premio Nobel de Literatura y a la vez una colección de ensayos sobre el placer de leer, el arte de la escritura y la identidad del escritor.
Moments for Nothing: Samuel Beckett and the End Times
by Gabriele SchwabSamuel Beckett’s work has entranced generations of readers with its portrayal of the end times. Beckett’s characters are preoccupied with death, and the specters of cataclysm and extinction overshadow their barren, bleak worlds. Yet somehow, they endure, experiencing surreal and often comic repetitions that seem at once to confront finitude and the infinite, up to the limits of existence.Gabriele Schwab draws on decades of close engagement with Beckett to explore how his work speaks to our current existential anxieties and fears. Interweaving critical analysis with personal reflections, she shows how Beckett’s writing provides unexpected resources for making sense of personal and planetary catastrophes. Moments for Nothing examines the ways Beckett’s works have taken on new meaning in an era of crises—climate change, environmental devastation, and the COVID-19 pandemic—that are defined by both paralyzing stasis and pervasive uncertainty. They also offer a bracing depiction of aging and the end of life, exploring loneliness, vulnerability, and decay. Beckett’s particular vision of the apocalypse and his sense of persistence, Schwab argues, help us understand our times and even, perhaps, provide sanctuary and solace.Moments for Nothing features insightful close readings of iconic works such as Endgame, Happy Days, and the trilogy, as well as lesser-known writings including the thirty-five-second play Breath, which Schwab reconsiders in light of the pandemic.
Moments of Capital: World Theory, World Literature (Currencies: New Thinking for Financial Times)
by Eli Jelly-SchapiroUndertaken at the interface of critical theory and world literature, Moments of Capital sets out to grasp the unity and heterogeneity of global capital in the postcolonial present. Eli Jelly-Schapiro argues that global capital is composed of three synchronous moments: primitive accumulation, expanded reproduction, and the "synthetic dispossession" facilitated by financialization and privatization. These moments correspond to distinct economic and political forms, and distinct strands of theory and fiction. Moments of Capital integrates various intellectual traditions—from multiple trajectories of Marxist thought, to Weberian inquiries into the "spirit" of capitalism, to anticolonial accounts of racial depredation—to reveal the concurrent interrelation of the three moments of capital. The book's literary readings, meanwhile, make vivid the uneven texture and experience of capitalist modernity at large. Analyzing formally and thematically diverse novels—works by Fiston Mwanza Mujila, Marlon James, Jennifer Egan, Eugene Lim, Rafael Chirbes, Neel Mukherjee, Rachel Kushner, and others—Jelly-Schapiro evinces the different patterns of feeling and consciousness that register, and hypothesize a way beyond, the contradictions of capital. This book develops a new conceptual key for the mapping of contemporary theory, world literature, and global capital itself.
Moments of Magical Realism in US Ethnic Literatures
by Lyn Di Iorio Sandín Richard PerezA collection of essays that explores magical realism as a momentary interruption of realism in US ethnic literature, showing how these moments of magic realism serve to memorialize, address, and redress traumatic ethnic histories.
Moments - Supplementary reader class 9 - Himachal Pradesh Board
by Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education Dharamshala"MOMENTS," a supplementary reader for Class IX by the Himachal Board of Education in collaboration with NCERT, intricately weaves diverse narratives that explore themes of friendship, resilience, and human relationships. Each story, crafted with meticulous attention, invites readers to empathize with characters and reflect on personal experiences. From the poignant journey of self-discovery in "The Lost Child" to tales of courage like "The Beggar," the book offers a rich literary landscape. Through engaging storytelling and profound insights, "MOMENTS" captivates its audience, leaving a lasting impression on readers of all ages. It explores the complexities of life with depth and sensitivity, encouraging readers to ponder on universal truths and the enduring power of human emotions.
Moments Supplementary Reader class 9 - JCERT
by Jharkhand Council of Educational Research and Training Ranchi"Moments: Supplementary Reader in English for Class IX" is a collection of various short stories aimed at enhancing the reading experience of adolescents by exposing them to themes like mystery, adventure, humor, courage, and more. It contains selected works by renowned authors like Mulk Raj Anand, Ruskin Bond, and Oscar Wilde, among others. Each story is accompanied by discussion prompts and activities designed to develop critical thinking, foster discussions, and stimulate imaginative engagement. The book is part of an educational initiative by the Jharkhand Council of Educational Research and Training (JCERT), aligned with the National Curriculum Framework.
Moments Supplementary Reader class 9 - NCERT - 23
by National Council of Educational Research and Training"MOMENTS," a supplementary reader in English for Class IX by NCERT, intricately weaves together a tapestry of diverse narratives that explore the human condition. Through a collection of stories ranging from heartwarming to thought-provoking, the book delves into various themes such as friendship, resilience, and the complexities of human relationships. Each story is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, inviting readers to empathize with the characters and reflect on their own experiences. From the poignant tale of a boy's journey to self-discovery in "The Lost Child" to the inspiring narrative of courage and sacrifice in "The Beggar," the book offers a rich literary landscape that resonates with readers of all ages. Through its engaging storytelling and profound insights, "MOMENTS" captivates its audience, leaving a lasting impression long after the final page is turned.
Moments That Made America: From The Ice Age To The Alamo
by Geoff J. ArmstrongThere is something totally appropriate about the fact that North America, the continent that would someday contain the United States, was born in a cataclysm so violent, it ripped apart a gigantic super continent. A little more than two hundred million years ago, the continent we know as North America did not exist. From space, our planet looked nothing like earth of the 21st century. At that distant time in our planet’s history, all the continents that exist today were joined together into one giant landmass scientists call “Pangaea”. Then, on the 4th of July, 200,000,000 BCE (Before the Common Era) an immense earthquake hammered Pangaea. From the extreme northernmost point to the southern end, a deep fault in the earth split open and a huge chunk of Pangaea began to separate from the rest of the supercontinent. At first, the separation was only a few inches, but North America was born at that moment. A small piece of the scar from that cataclysm can be seen in a 20-mile line of cliffs called the Hudson River Palisades that run along the west side of the lower Hudson River near New York City.The date is highly imaginary of course. With no humans around to invent calendars, we can’t possibly know the exact date North America was born, but that date fits perfectly. This book focuses on all those incredible pivotal moments in all those thousands of years that followed that made North America and give the world the United States.
Mommyblogs and the Changing Face of Motherhood
by May FriedmanMothers have consistently relied upon one another for guidance and support as they navigate the difficult world of parenting. For many women, the increasingly established online community of "mommyblogs" now provides a source of camaraderie and support that acknowledges both the work of mothering and the implications of its undertaking. Beyond their capacity to entertain, how have mommyblogs shifted our understanding of twenty-first-century motherhood?In examining the content of hundreds of mommyblogs, May Friedman considers the ways that online maternal life writing provides a front row seat to some of the most raw, offbeat, and engaging portraits of motherhood imaginable. Focusing on the composition of the "mamasphere" and on mommyblogs' emphasis on connection, Friedman reveals the changing face of contemporary motherhood - one less concerned with the proscriptions of what good mothers should do, and more invested in what diverse mothers have to say.
Mon Premier Voyage class 2 - MIE
by Kaviraj S. Peedoly"Mon Premier Voyage," écrit par Kaviraj S. Peedoly et illustré par William Rasoanaivo, est un livre géant captivant destiné aux élèves de deuxième année à l'île Maurice. L'histoire suit Jamel alors qu'il se prépare pour son tout premier voyage en avion vers Rodrigues pour les vacances, accompagné de ses parents. La narration met en lumière les émotions de Jamel lors de son voyage aérien, mélangeant excitation et appréhension, avant de rejoindre la famille de son cousin Kenzo. Le récit explore également la découverte du jardin potager de Kenzo, offrant une immersion enrichissante dans le plaisir du jardinage. Structuré en trois sessions, le livre encourage l'interaction en classe, incitant les élèves à partager leurs expériences personnelles sur les voyages, la vie en famille à l'étranger et le jardinage. En combinant lecture, discussions et activités créatives, cet ouvrage vise à renforcer la compréhension linguistique et les compétences d'expression des jeunes apprenants, tout en élargissant leur univers par le biais de récits accessibles et engageants.
The Monarch and the: Western and Global Perspectives (Perspectives on the Non-Human in Literature and Culture)
by Nizar ZouidiThis collection studies the representations of the character of the monarch in literature and cinema. Being a person, an institution, a character archetype and a narrative role, the characters of the monarch and other royal or regal characters oscillate between humanity and the non-human. As such, they are hybrid forms of existence and subjectivity. The authors of this collection explore this hybridity across large spectra of genres, historical periods and cultural contexts. Some of the most prolific and widely read scholars analyze the archetype of the monarch on the page, the stage and the screen. They cover large swathes of intersecting creative and interpretive territories including ancient epic and religious poetry, Arthurian legends, British Renaissance and modern drama, British horror films and Hollywood crime and sports films. This collection also features interviews with six prominent comic book writers and artists, who discuss the influence of classical royal archetypes on their works.
Money Changes Everything: Twenty-Two Writers Tackle the Last Taboo with Tales of Sudden Windfalls, Staggering Debts, and Other Surprising Turns of Fortune
by Jenny Offill Elissa SchappellThe editors of The Friend Who Got Away are back with a new anthology that will do for money what they did for women’s friendships. Ours is a culture of confession, yet money remains a distinctly taboo subject for most Americans. In this riveting anthology, a host of celebrated writers explore the complicated role money has played in their lives, whether they’re hiding from creditors or hiding a trust fund. This collection will touch a nerve with anyone who’s ever been afraid to reveal their bank balance. In these wide-ranging personal essays, Daniel Handler, Walter Kirn, Jill McCorkle, Meera Nair, Henry Alford, Susan Choi, and other acclaimed authors write with startling candor about how money has strengthened or undermined their closest relationships. Isabel Rose talks about the trials and tribulations of dating as an heiress. Tony Serra explains what led him to take a forty-year vow of poverty. September 11 widow Marian Fontana illuminates the heartbreak and moral complexities of victim compensation. Jonathan Dee reveals the debt that nearly did him in. And in paired essays, Fred Leebron and his wife Katherine Rhett discuss the way fights over money have shaken their marriage to the core again and again. We talk openly about our romantic disasters and family dramas, our problems at work and our battles with addiction. But when it comes to what is or is not in our wallets, we remain determinedly mum. Until now, that is. Money Changes Everything is the first anthology of its kind—an unflinching and on-the-record collection of essays filled with entertaining and enlightening insights into why we spend, save, and steal. The pieces in Money Changes Everything range from the comic to the harrowing, yet they all reveal the complex, emotionally charged role money plays in our lives by shattering the wall of silence that has long surrounded this topic.
Money, Commerce, and Economics in Late Medieval English Literature (The New Middle Ages)
by Robert Epstein Craig E. BertoletThis is the first collection of essays dedicated to the topics of money and economics in the English literature of the late Middle Ages. These essays explore ways that late medieval economic thought informs contemporary English texts and apply modern modes of economic analysis to medieval literature. In so doing, they read the importance and influence of historical records of practices as aids to contextualizing these texts. They also apply recent modes of economic history as a means to understand the questions the texts ask about economics, trade, and money. Collectively, these papers argue that both medieval and modern economic thought are key to valuable historical contextualization of medieval literary texts, but that this criticism can be advanced only if we also recognize the specificity of the economic and social conditions of late-medieval England.
Money, Morality, and Culture in Late Medieval and Early Modern Europe
by Diane WolfthalOne of the first volumes to explore the intersection of economics, morality, and culture, this collection analyzes the role of the developing monetary economy in Western Europe from the twelfth to the seventeenth century. The contributors”scholars from the fields of history, literature, art history and musicology”investigate how money infiltrated every aspect of everyday life, modified notions of social identity, and encouraged debates about ethical uses of wealth. These essays investigate how the new symbolic system of money restructured religious practices, familial routines, sexual activities, gender roles, urban space, and the production of literature and art. They explore the complex ethical and theological discussions which developed because the role of money in everyday life and the accumulation of wealth seemed to contradict Christian ideals of poverty and charity, revealing a rich web of reactions to the tensions inherent in a predominately Christian, (neo)capitalist culture. Money, Morality, and Culture in Late Medieval and Early Modern Europe presents a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary assessment of the ways in which the rise of the monetary economy fundamentally affected morality and culture in Western Europe.