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Albert Camus as Political Thinker
by Samantha NovelloAn intense genealogical reconstruction of Camus's political thinking challenging the philosophical import of his writings as providing an alternative, aesthetic understanding of politics, political action and freedom outside and against the nihilistic categories of modern political philosophy and the contemporary politics of contempt and terrorisms
Albert Camus the Algerian: Colonialism, Terrorism, Justice
by David CarrollIn these original readings of Albert Camus' novels, short stories, and political essays, David Carroll concentrates on Camus' conflicted relationship with his Algerian background and finds important critical insights into questions of justice, the effects of colonial oppression, and the deadly cycle of terrorism and counterterrorism that characterized the Algerian War and continues to surface in the devastation of postcolonial wars today. During France's "dirty war" in Algeria, Camus called for an end to the violence perpetrated against civilians by both France and the Algerian National Liberation Front (FLN) and supported the creation of a postcolonial, multicultural, and democratic Algeria. His position was rejected by most of his contemporaries on the Left and has, ironically, earned him the title of colonialist sympathizer as well as the scorn of important postcolonial critics. Carroll rescues Camus' work from such criticism by emphasizing the Algerian dimensions of his literary and philosophical texts and by highlighting in his novels and short stories his understanding of both the injustice of colonialism and the tragic nature of Algeria's struggle for independence. <P><P>By refusing to accept that the sacrifice of innocent human lives can ever be justified, even in the pursuit of noble political goals, and by rejecting simple, ideological binaries (West vs. East, Christian vs. Muslim, "us" vs. "them," good vs. evil), Camus' work offers an alternative to the stark choices that characterized his troubled times and continue to define our own. "What they didn't like, was the Algerian, in him," Camus wrote of his fictional double in The First Man. Not only should "the Algerian" in Camus be "liked," Carroll argues, but the Algerian dimensions of his literary and political texts constitute a crucial part of their continuing interest. Carroll's reading also shows why Camus' critical perspective has much to contribute to contemporary debates stemming from the global "war on terror."
Albert Cohen: Dissonant Voices (Parallax: Re-visions of Culture and Society)
by Jack I. AbecassisHonorable Mention winner in the Modern Language Association's Aldo and Jeanne Scaglione Prize competition for French and Francophone Literary StudiesA major figure in twentieth-century letters, Albert Cohen (1895–1981) left a paradoxical legacy. His heavily autobiographical, strikingly literary, and polyphonic novels and lyrical essays are widely read by a devout public in France, yet have been largely ignored by academia. A self-consciously Jewish writer and activist, Cohen remained nevertheless ambivalent about Judaism. His self-affirmation as a Jew in juxtaposition with his satirical use of anti-Semitic stereotypes still provokes unease in both republican France and institutional Judaism.In Albert Cohen: Dissonant Voices, the first English-language study of this profound and profoundly misunderstood writer, Jack I. Abecassis traces the recurrent themes of Cohen's works. He reveals the dissonant fractures marking Cohen as a modernist, and analyzes the resistance to his work as a symptom of the will not to understand Cohen's main theme—"the catastrophe of being Jewish."For Abecassis, Cohen's diverse oeuvre forms a single "roman fleuve" exploring this perturbing theme through fragmentation and grotesquerie, fantasies and nightmares, the veiling and unveiling of the unspeakable.Abecassis argues that Cohen should not be read exclusively through the prism of European literature (Stendhal, Tolstoy, Proust), but rather as the retelling—inverting and ultimately exhausting, in the form of submerged plots—of the Biblical romances of Joseph and Esther. The romance of the charismatic Court Jew and its performance correlative, the carnival of Purim, generate the logic of Cohen's acute psychological ambivalence, historical consciousness and carnal sensuality—themes which link this modernist author to Genesis as well as to the literary practices of Sephardic crypto-Jews. Abecassis argues that Cohen's best-known work, Belle du Seigneur (1968), besides being an obvious tale of obsessive love and dissolution, is foremost a tale of political intrigue involving Solal, the meteoric-rising Jew in the League of Nations during the period of Appeasement (1936), and his ultimate self-destruction. Providing close readings and imaginative analyses of the entire literary output of one of twentieth-century France's most important Jewish writers, Abecassis presents here a major work of literary scholarship, as well as a broader study of the reception and influence of Jewish thought in French literature and philosophy.
Albert Doubles the Fun: Adding Doubles (Mouse Math)
by Eleanor MayEach read-aloud book in the Mouse Math series focuses on a single, basic math concept and features adorable mice, Albert and Wanda, who live in a People House. Entertaining fiction stories capture kids&’ imaginations as the mice learn about numbers, shapes, sizes and more. Over 3 million copies sold worldwide!Albert is going to the Mouse County Fair! But when his best friend, Leo, isn't home, Albert decides to have fun for both of them. Double the fun! Every Mouse Math title includes back matter activities that support and extend reading comprehension and math skills, plus free online activities. (Math concept: Adding doubles).
Albert Einstein
by Marie Hammontree Robert DoremusBefore Albert Einstein was an internationally renowned genius, he was a kid--learn all about his childhood and what makes him an all-star in American history!Albert Einstein is a household name synonymous with genius around the world. His work unlocked mysteries of the universe and also impacted everyday conveniences like remote controls and televisions. And while most are familiar with Einstein's adult wisdom (and wild hair), do you know what he was like as a child? From his passion for music--he played both the violin and the piano--to his early curiosity for understanding the mysteries of science, in this narrative biography you'll learn all about Albert Einstein's childhood and the influences that shaped the life of a remarkable man.
Albert Einstein – His Life and Science: A Dramatized Biography
by Ken K. ChinThis book is part biographical account, part novel, and part popular science. The basic facts are historically true, but many episodes have additionally been dramatized with plausible content that brings the personal story to life in the style of a novel or movie script. This genre of a “dramatized biography" of scientists was first created by the author 45 years ago and became a great success selling over half a million copies in China, where it has been in particular demand for teaching. But this is not the whole story: In addition, the book explains, in a serious yet accessible manner, the basics of Einstein’s scientific work, especially its impact on contemporary cosmology, astronomy, and physics. As an experienced teacher of relativity and astronomy for high-school and university students, the author knows how to make profound scientific subjects accessible, and his presentation is as fascinating as a detective story. Readers will learn not only about the historical setting but also about the challenges and frustrations faced by Einstein, about his breakthroughs and triumphs, as well as the far-reaching significance of his theory of relativity, quantum mechanics, and other scientific achievements. The reader will come to understand why, of all the billions of people living in the twentieth century, Albert Einstein was singled out as the “Person of the Century.”
Albert Einstein, The Human Side: Glimpses from His Archives
by Albert EinsteinModesty, humor, compassion, and wisdom are the traits most evident in this illuminating selection of personal papers from the Albert Einstein Archives. The illustrious physicist wrote as thoughtfully to an Ohio fifth-grader, distressed by her discovery that scientists classify humans as animals, as to a Colorado banker who asked whether Einstein believed in a personal God. Witty rhymes, an exchange with Queen Elizabeth of Belgium about fine music, and expressions of his devotion to Zionism are but some of the highlights found in this warm and enriching book.
Albert Espinosa - Extractos de sus novelas
by Albert EspinosaCuando crees que conoces todas las respuestas llega el Universo y te cambia todas las preguntas... «Dedicada a todos los que siguen queriendo ser diferentes y luchan contra aquellos que desean que seamos iguales...»Albert Espinosa Dani se dedica a buscar niños desaparecidos. En el mismo instante en que su pareja hace las maletas para abandonarlo, recibe la llamada de teléfono de un padre que, desesperado, le pide ayuda. El caso lo conducirá a Capri, lugar en que aflorarán recuerdos de su niñez y de los dos personajes que marcaron su vida: el Sr. Martín y George. El reencuentro con el pasado llevará a Dani a reflexionar sobre su vida, sobre la historia de amor con su pareja y sobre las cosas que realmente importan.
The Albert Gate Mystery: Being Further Adventures of Reginald Brett, Barrister Detective
by Louis TracyIn an Albert Gate mansion a number of Turkish gentlemen had taken up their residence for the purpose of having some fifty-odd wonderful diamonds belonging to the sultan cut and polished. They had enlisted the protection of the English Government, and the police equipment and caution exercised in regard to the safety of the Turks and the jewels were such that the country was electrified when one morning four Turks were found dead in their rooms, the diamonds were missing, and the particular Assistant Secretary in the Foreign Office [...] is found to have mysteriously disappeared. --New York Times
Albert Helps Out: Counting Money (Mouse Math)
by Eleanor MayEach read-aloud book in the Mouse Math series focuses on a single, basic math concept and features adorable mice, Albert and Wanda, who live in a People House. Entertaining fiction stories capture kids&’ imaginations as the mice learn about numbers, shapes, sizes and more. Over 3 million copies sold worldwide!What could be better than a Captain Slime penny? Albert needs two quarters to use the library's new penny-smashing machine. Luckily, Wanda has a great idea for how Albert can earn the money. Every Mouse Math title includes back matter activities that support and extend reading comprehension and math skills, plus free online activities. (Math concept: Counting money)
Albert Hopper, Science Hero (Albert Hopper, Science Hero #1)
by John HimmelmanIn John Himmelman's early chapter book series, Albert Hopper is a frog—and a science hero! He seeks to explore the world and beyond, generating laughs and imparting STEM wisdom as he goes. Albert Hopper, Science Hero is on a mission: to travel to the center of the earth! With his wormlike ship Wiggles and the help of his niece and nephew, trusty Junior Science Heroes Polly and Tad, Hopper is ready to go where no frog has gone before.Thick layers of rock and rubble, tunnels of lava, and temperatures of 6,000 degrees stand between our heroes and their prize. Will they make it? Find out in this funny and informative adventure.
Albert Hopper, Science Hero: Blasting Through the Solar System! (Albert Hopper, Science Hero #2)
by John HimmelmanIn John Himmelman's early chapter book series, Albert Hopper is a frog—and a science hero! He seeks to explore the world and beyond, generating laughs and imparting STEM wisdom as he goes. Science Hero Albert Hopper and trusty Junior Science Heroes Polly and Tad are ready for their next adventure. This time, they're blasting through the solar system!As the heroes float through the sulphuric acid clouds of Venus, dodge the solar flares of the sun, and weather the space storms of Jupiter, their science smarts are put to the test. Anything can happen on this hilarious ride in Albert Hopper, Science Hero: Blasting Through the Solar System.
Albert Keeps Score (Mouse Math)
by Daphne SkinnerEach read-aloud book in the Mouse Math series focuses on a single, basic math concept and features adorable mice, Albert and Wanda, who live in a People House. Entertaining fiction stories capture kids&’ imaginations as the mice learn about numbers, shapes, sizes and more. Over 3 million copies sold worldwide!Albert wants to make sure that his big sister, Wanda, never gets more of anything than he does. So he carefully keeps score and discovers that sometimes 0 is better than 1! Every Mouse Math title includes back matter activities that support and extend reading comprehension and math skills, plus free online activities. (Math concept: Comparing Numbers)
The Albert Memmi Reader (France Overseas: Studies in Empire and Decolonization)
by Albert MemmiBorn in 1920 on the edge of Tunis&’s Jewish quarter, the French-Jewish-Tunisian sociologist, philosopher, and novelist Albert Memmi has been a central figure in colonial and postcolonial studies. Often associated with the anticolonial struggles of the 1950s and 1960s, Memmi&’s career has spanned fifty years, more than twenty book-length publications, and hundreds of articles that are distilled in this collection.The Albert Memmi Reader presents Memmi&’s insights on the legacies of the colonial era, critical theories of race, and his distinctive story. Memmi&’s novels and essays feature not only decolonial struggles but also commentary on race, the psychology of dependence, and what it means to be Jewish. This reader includes selections from his classic works, such as The Pillar of Salt and The Colonizer and the Colonized, as well as previously untranslated pieces that punctuate Memmi&’s literary life and career, and illuminate the full arc of the life of one of the great thinkers of the twentieth century. Selections from his later works speak directly to contemporary issues in European, African, and Middle Eastern studies, such as racism, immigration and European identity, and the struggles of postcolonial states, including Israel/Palestine.
Albert of Adelaide: A Novel
by Howard AndersonAt once an old-fashioned-buddy-novel-shoot-'em-up and a work of deliciously imagined fantasy, Howard L. Anderson's dazzling debut presents the haunting story of a world where something has gone horribly awry . . . Having escaped from Australia's Adelaide Zoo, an orphaned platypus named Albert embarks on a journey through the outback in search of "Old Australia," a rumored land of liberty, promise, and peace. What he will find there, however, away from the safe confinement of his enclosure for the first time since his earliest memories, proves to be a good deal more than he anticipated. Alone in the outback, with an empty soft drink bottle as his sole possession, Albert stumbles upon pyromaniacal wombat Jack, and together they spend a night drinking and gambling in Ponsby Station, a rough-and-tumble mining town. Accused of burning down the local mercantile, the duo flees into menacing dingo territory and quickly go their separate ways-Albert to pursue his destiny in the wastelands, Jack to reconcile his past. Encountering a motley assortment of characters along the way-a pair of invariably drunk bandicoots, a militia of kangaroos, hordes of the mercurial dingoes, and a former prize-fighting Tasmanian devil-our unlikely hero will discover a strength and skill for survival he never suspected he possessed. Told with equal parts wit and compassion, ALBERT OF ADELAIDE shows how it is often the unexpected route, and the most improbable companions, that lead us on the path to who we really are. Who you journey with, after all, is far more important than wherever it is you are going.
The Albert Samson Mysteries Volume One: Ask the Right Question, The Way We Die Now, and The Enemies Within (The Albert Samson Mysteries)
by Michael Z. LewinA trio of thrilling cases for the Indianapolis private eye from the &“fast, funny, and brilliant&” three-time Edgar Award finalist (Wall Street Journal). Michael Lewin &“has brains and style&”—and so does his Indy gumshoe, Albert Samson, so relaxed he doesn&’t even carry a gun. In these three mysteries collected in one volume, Samson uses his wits to solve some very seedy crimes (Los Angeles Times). Ask the Right Question: Private investigator Albert Samson gets a shake-up with his new client: sixteen-year-old Eloise Crystal is desperate to find her biological father. What the detective unearths is the kind of dirt that makes people do desperate things. Thrust into a moneyed clan of old secrets and killer deceptions, Samson discovers that the first lie may be Eloise&’s. The Way We Die Now: When Vietnam veteran Ralph Tomanek is charged with manslaughter, Samson believes there&’s more to the story. But why was a man with a history of PTSD hired as an armed guard in the first place? The answer is a dizzying case of blackmail that lands Samson on the wrong end of the gun. The Enemies Within: Samson&’s new client is Bennett Willson, a struggling writer looking for justice. It&’s a pretty glitzy case for the cheapest detective in Indianapolis: Strong-arm a big-time Broadway producer who allegedly stole Willson&’s play. Unfortunately, Willson proves to be as pure as the Indianapolis slush. What he wants is revenge. For Samson, finding out why could mean the final curtain call. The recipient of a Mystery Masters Award, a Raymond Chandler Society Award, and a Maltese Falcon Society Award, Michael Lewin, &“writes with style and sensibility and wit . . . He can frighten the reader, too&” (Ross Macdonald).
Albert Starts School: Days Of The Week (Mouse Math)
by Eleanor MayEach read-aloud book in the Mouse Math series focuses on a single, basic math concept and features adorable mice, Albert and Wanda, who live in a People House. Entertaining fiction stories capture kids&’ imaginations as the mice learn about numbers, shapes, sizes and more. Over 3 million copies sold worldwide!Albert can't wait for his very first day of school. But when Monday arrives, he finds that being at school is a lot different from being at home. Albert is in for a week full of surprises! Every Mouse Math title includes back matter activities that support and extend reading comprehension and math skills, plus free online activities. (Math concept: Days of the Week)
Albert the Albert
by Patricia Fuller KinseyFrom the book: If Albert could live under water, he might be a fish. And if he could fly, he just might be a butterfly-one with a very round stomach, that is. But Albert can't do either and he doesn't know what he is, except that he is something with two feet and that very round stomach. As Mrs. Bluebird points out, he can't be a bird: "No wings, you see." And he can't even hop, so he's definitely not a frog. Poor little Albert. Not one of the friendly animals of the forest can decide just what Albert is. They can only tell him what he isn't. But then, just when Albert and his friends are so tired they can scarcely walk another step, they go around a curve and there in a beautiful green meadow is the happy answer to all their questions. Patricia Kinsey's and artist Zena Bernstein's deep love of nature shines through story and illustrations with a sensitive, sure touch that makes ALBERT THE ALBERT a uniquely beautiful book. Picture descriptions are included.
Albert the Muffin-Maker: Ordinal Numbers (Mouse Math)
by Eleanor MayEach read-aloud book in the Mouse Math series focuses on a single, basic math concept and features adorable mice, Albert and Wanda, who live in a People House. Entertaining fiction stories capture kids&’ imaginations as the mice learn about numbers, shapes, sizes and more. Over 3 million copies sold worldwide!Albert is making muffins—but he's missing some ingredients! His friends are happy to share, but when Albert borrows more and more, it's up to his big sister, Wanda, to help him find out what it really means to be "happy to share!" Every Mouse Math title includes back matter activities that support and extend reading comprehension and math skills, plus free online activities. (Math concept: Ordinal Numbers)
Alberta Alibi
by Dayle Campbell GaetzSheila, Rusty and Katie are on the road again. Fresh from their adventures in Barkerville, the trio is now in southern Alberta. Sheila has been anxiously anticipating her reunion with her father and is worried about how they will get along. Her fears are confirmed when they arrive at the Triple W Ranch and he is not there to greet them. When the police arrive, Sheila finds that her father is in big trouble. Developers want to take over his land to build new housing and a golf course and when the night watchman at the development is shot, all the evidence points to Sheila's father. Sheila tries to help out, but the clues she finds only make things worse. Is Sheila's dad guilty? She doesn't think so and with help from the others sets out to prove it.
Albertine
by Décio GomesAlbertine y Jeremy crecieron juntos, y con ellos creció también el amor. Después de muchas tragedias familiares, separaciones e infortunios del destino, los dos jóvenes llevaron a cabo la tan soñada boda. Una ceremonia sencilla, hecha en aquella que sería su nueva morada: la mansión Riddell, una enorme y sombría construcción heredada por Jeremy, descubierta por casualidad en los documentos ocultos por la tiranía de su padre. En la nueva casa, junto a los criados juntos y Rosa, la fiel gobernanta que cuidara del joven desde la muerte de su madre, la pareja poco a poco comienza a descubrir que la herencia iba mucho más allá de aquella grande casa. Había algo mucho más grande: algo que pondría no sólo el amor de los dos, sino también la vida de Albertine en peligro de muerte e irremediable. Mientras el miedo y el horror se esconden en cada uno de los pasillos de la mansión, Albertine entonces tendrá que descubrir la manera de escapar del terrible destino que le espera, mientras lucha por su gran amor, sino también por su propia vida.
Albertine: The Ridell Chronicles
by Décio GomesAlbertine tells the story of a young couple in love, who after some family tragedies and twists of fate, makes the dream of getting married come true. Their new address would be a gigantic and gloomy mansion inherited by Jeremy, which he discovered by chance amongst the documents kept secret by his father’s tyranny. An old building, filled with stories and secrets. In their new address, along with the servants and Rosa, their faithful housekeeper who took care of the boy ever since his mother died, the couple begins to find out that Jeremy’s inheritance goes far beyond that house. There’s something much bigger; something that would place not only their love, but also Albertine’s life in a mortal and unescapable danger.
Albert's ABCs: A Sibling Story
by Henry ColeOver the course of a day, big brother Albert manages his interactions with his little brother Baxter and the feelings that result, in this relatable romp through the alphabet.Big brother Albert gets increasingly frustrated with little brother Baxter. Crying! Diaper! Hungry! Irritated! A normal day and a familiar sibling interaction escalate alphabetically until Grandma resolves all the problems, with an X for a kiss goodnight, followed by Yawn, and, of course, ZZZZ.
Albert's Amazing Snail: Position Words (Mouse Math)
by Eleanor MayEach read-aloud book in the Mouse Math series focuses on a single, basic math concept and features adorable mice, Albert and Wanda, who live in a People House. Entertaining fiction stories capture kids&’ imaginations as the mice learn about numbers, shapes, sizes and more. Over 3 million copies sold worldwide!Albert loves his new pet snail! Flash is so smart, he can do any trick Albert teaches him…can't he? Every Mouse Math title includes back matter activities that support and extend reading comprehension and math skills, plus free online activities. (Math concept: Position Words)