Cinematically Rendering Confucius marks the first book-length enquiry into China’s first two big screen treatments of arguably the best-known and most influential thinker in world history: Confucius. By interweaving methods drawn from Film Studies, Comparative Philosophy, and Media Archaeology in response to broader calls to deepen and thicken the scope and purview of film philosophical enquiry, this trailblazing book grounds Fei Mu’s 1940 patriotic art film Kǒng Fūzǐ and Hu Mei's 2010...

This book dives into the mise-en-scène of contemporary China to explore the “becoming cinema” of Chinese cities, societies, and subjectivities. Set in the wake of China’s radical and rapid period of urbanization and infrastructural transformation, and situating itself in the processual city of Ningbo, the book combines empirical, ficto-critical, and philosophical methods to generate a dynamic account of everyday life as new forms of consumer culture bed in. Harnessing a Re...

'This is a pacey and colourful read … elegantly written.' – Daisy Dunn, The Times'The whole book reads rather like a Powell novel, with unexpected meetings and reversals … it is a constant pleasure.' – Mark Amory, The Spectator'At a rollicking pace, it follows the post-Oxford careers of all the main Hypocrites … Waugh addicts will wish to add it to their shelves.' – A.N. Wilson, ...

The incredible, untold true story of the 1952 Dallas Texans—the most dysfunctional team in the craziest season in NFL history.Rattlesnakes on the practice field, barroom brawls between teammates, bounced checks, paternity suits, house bombings by the Ku Klux Klan, stadium fields covered in circus-elephant dung, one-legged trainers, humiliating defeats, miraculous wins, All-Pro quarterbacks getting drunk at halftime, strip poker with groupies, and even a future Hall...

Are you a caregiver seeking a comprehensive and compassionate guide to caring for older adults? Look no further than " The Fundamentals of Caregiving for Older Adults " by David L. Fleming.Packed with practical advice, insightful strategies, and heartfelt wisdom, this book is your ultimate companion on the journey of caregiving." The Fundamentals of Caregiving for Older Adults " equips you with the essential knowledge and tools to navigate the complexities of caring for old...

Attention! Are you an expectant dad or a first-time father eager to navigate the exhilarating journey of pregnancy with confidence? Look no further than "The Expectant Dad and First Time Father's Guide" by David L. Fleming.This comprehensive and empowering guide is your ultimate companion as you embark on this transformative adventure."A must-have for every soon-to-be dad! David L. Fleming's book provides invaluable insights and practical advice that helped me navigate the ...

The First World War, a new low in the annals of armed conflict, coincided with a golden age for the relatively new art of advertising. Striking and colourful posters were produced throughout the years 1914–18 to recruit soldiers, promote investment, keep up morale and, naturally, to vilify the enemy; prominent artists including Alfred Leete paired bold images with punchy text to maximise impact. The selection in this book offers an informative guide to the range of posters created and to h...

Are you a Christian navigating the complexities of adulting? Do you desire to live out your faith purposefully while managing the responsibilities of everyday life? If so, "Adulting Devotional for Christians" is the transformative guidebook you've been searching for.In this inspiring and practical devotional, author David L. Fleming equips you with biblical wisdom and insights to help you navigate the unique challenges and opportunities of adulthood. From relationships and work to ...

Its effects are often life changing. But what exactly is it, and why do so many people embrace it?The most influential spiritual movement of the modern age is Ignatian spirituality, an approach to the spiritual life based on the insights of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Ignatian spirituality teaches an active attentiveness to God joined with a prompt responsiveness to God, who is ever active in people’s lives.In What Is Ignatian Spirituality?,David L. Fleming, SJ, provid...

Days of the River Rider is a powerful blend of historical fiction and classic western storytelling, set against the stark beauty of Texas’ Big Bend country in 1943.At the height of a foot-and-mouth cattle quarantine along the Rio Grande, John Bearman patrols the river as an isolated rider, armed only with books, a Victrola, and his duty to protect the borderlands. His solitary existence is interrupted when he meets Annie Tinsley, a rancher’s wife whose resilience and pain ...

Surviving the Future is a story drawn from the fertile ground of the late David Fleming’s extraordinary Lean Logic: A Dictionary for the Future and How to Survive It. That hardback consists of four hundred and four interlinked dictionary entries, inviting readers to choose their own path through its radical vision.Recognizing that Lean Logic’s sheer size and unusual structure can be daunting, Fleming’s long-time collaborator Shaun Chamberlin has selected ...

A centuries-old secret document unravels the origin story of America and reveals the intellectual crime of the millennia in this "hugely entertaining" dive into our country’s history to discover the first, true Declaration of Independence (Andrew Roberts, author of Napoleon and Churchill.In 1819, John Adams came across a stunning story in his hometown Essex Register that he described to his political frenemy Thomas Jefferson as “one of the greates...