How can a marginalized body carve out a space for freedom amidst symbolic annihilation? To answer this question, Marcus R. Pyle looks to the femme fatale as a trope of artistic production and social culture during the turn of the twentieth century. The femme fatale—the hypersexual, mysterious, magnetic, and "dangerous" woman—was the enemy of the fin de siècle. Ultimately, she functions as a trope who is a catalyst that contributed to the erosion and fracture of musical form that characteri...

Peculiar deals with the multi-dimensions of humanity. The elements of the physical, spiritual, mental, emotional and financial components that make up the human life. Starting at the beginning of my earliest memories, what I experienced througout my academic life and how I navigated through being moved from school to school and redefining myself based on ever-changing societal norms.This is a story of dealing with death at a young age and working through masculine sensibilities abo...

Maureen and Marcus first met at a Halloween party and agreed to date only after it had been arranged by a mutual friend. Despite a mutual skepticism that they would hit it off, their strong attraction for each other overrode all other concerns. Things were looking bright for the two until the intrusion of some of their family and friends threatened to knock their relationship off its rails. They were surrounded by people who could infuse delight and charm, yet at other times could inject d...

The Supernatural Experience in My Life from God by Marcus R. Martin Sr.[--------------------------------------------]

Narrative medicine is a fresh discipline of health care that helps patients and health professionals to tell and listen to the complex and unique stories of illness. The Principles and Practice of Narrative Medicine expresses the collective experience and discoveries of the originators of the field. Arising at Columbia University in 2000 from roots in the humanities and patient-centered care, narrative medicine draws patients, doctors, nurses, therapists, and health activists toge...

This new and substantially revised edition of Heritage Planning: Principles and Process offers an extensive overview of the burgeoning fields of heritage planning and conservation. Positioning professional practice within its broader applied and theoretical contexts, the authors provide a firm foundation for understanding the principles, history, evolution, debates, and tools that inform heritage planning, while also demonstrating how to effectively enact these processes.F...

Madagascar’s constitution of August 19, 1992 brought hope to a population exhausted by economic failures associated with a failed experiment in scientific socialism and years of mismanagement. The repetition of transparent elections and the promulgation of “good governance” in the years that followed appeared to serve as an indicator of institutional strengthening and, by extension, progress. Unfortunately, a broader institutional analysis points toward a series of shocks to the political ...

Psychosis and Near Psychosis offers a psychoanalytically-based approach to an integrated treatment of psychosis and near psychosis, achieved by organizing psychotherapy, medication, hospital and milieu interventions into a powerful therapeutic tool. The author navigates confidently between psychiatric and psychoanalytic approaches, between biological evidence and psychological assessments. According to Dr. Eric Marcus, since the past, so-called heroic psychoanalyses with p...

Pneumatic conveying is one of the most popular methods of handling bulk powdered and granular materials in mining, chemical and agricultural industries. This 3rd edition of this successful book covers both theoretical and practical aspects of the subject. It is unique in its blending of academic materials and good industrial design techniques. Each topic is covered in depth, with emphasis placed on the latest techniques, hardware systems and design and research methodology. Its comprehensi...

"A Journal of a Tour in the Congo Free State" by Marcus R. P. Dorman is a compelling narrative that captures the author's experiences during his travels in the Congo. Dorman provides a vivid account of the landscapes, cultures, and the complexities of life in the region. His observations reflect both the beauty and the challenges faced by the local populations, as well as the impact of colonialism. The journal serves as a historical document, offering insights into the socio-political clim...

"A Journal of a Tour in the Congo Free State" by Marcus R. P. Dorman is an enthralling travelogue that immerses readers in the heart of Africa's Congo Free State during the late 19th century. As an explorer and keen observer, Dorman provides vivid descriptions and insightful commentary on his expedition through the region's diverse landscapes, cultures, and peoples. With meticulous detail and evocative prose, Dorman's journal captures the essence of life in the Congo Free State, from the d...

A comprehensive review of research examining intermediary mechanisms to understand the link between genetic variation and addiction liability.Although there is scientific consensus that genetic factors play a substantial role in an individual's vulnerability to drug or alcohol addiction, specific genetic variables linked to risk or resilience remain elusive. Understanding how genetic factors contribute to addiction may require focusing on intermediary mechanisms, o...