German title: Wie man wahre Liebe findet und andere ErzählungenIndonesian title: Teknik Menemukan Cinta Sejati dan cerita lainnyaThese neatly-constructed postmodern tales demonstrate the author’s skill at deception. Even in storiesthat contain portraits of reality, readers are compelled to question whethersuch “reality” is indeed real. These are stories that take jibes at bothrealist literature (with its emphasis on the social qualities of humankind) an...

The Proactionary Imperative debates the concept of transforming human nature, including such thorny topics as humanity's privilege as a species, our capacity to 'play God', the idea that we might treat our genes as a capital investment, eugenics and what it might mean to be 'human' in the context of risky scientific and technological interventions.

Social thinkers in all fields are faced with one unavoidable question: What does it mean to be human in the 21st century? This ambitious and groundbreaking book provides the first synthesis of historical, philosophical and sociological insights needed to address this question in a thoughtful and creative manner.

Developing directly from Fuller's recent book Humanity 2.0, this is the first book to seriously consider what a 'post-' or 'trans'-' human state of being might mean for who we think we are, how we live, what we believe and what we aim to be.

Some said that the killer couldn't be a local. Others claimed that he was the wealthy son of a prominent Morgantown family. Whispers spread that Mared and Karen were sacrificed by a satanic cult or had been victims of a madman poised to strike again. Then the handwritten letters began to arrive: "You will locate the bodies of the girls covered over with brush--look carefully. The animals are now on the move." Investigators didn't find too few suspects--they had far too many. There was the ...

Extraordinary people lead extraordinary lives and, from the beginning, even before he had any control over his life, John Meigs' life was extraordinary: kidnapped by his father, never to see his mother again. Once on his own, he tried his hand as a reporter in Los Angeles in 1936, and then in Honolulu, where he got drawn into the art world, becoming one of the original designers of the Hawaiian aloha shirts. Those pursuits were interrupted with the onset of World War II and John's enlistme...

Civilization was built on trade, and without it nations decline and fall. Is America next?"Trade wars."This phrase dominates the headlines, elections, and political debates of our time.But what, exactly, is a "trade war"?Who pays the price when governments impose tariffs? And why have virtually all economists, from Adam Smith to today’s economists, so consistently defended free trade?In Trade Wars, ...

Believing that the time is opportune for making an effort to cultivate all kinds of edible and Otherwise useful nut-bearing trees and shrubs adapted to the soil and climate of the United States, thereby inaugurating a great, permanent and far-reaching industry, the following pages have been penned, and with the hope of encouraging and aiding the farmer to increase his income and enjoyments, without, to any appreciable extent, adding to his expenses or labors. With this idea in mind, I have...

Neither ascent nor decline. Except for the point, the still point, here would be no dance and there is only the dance. (T. S. Eliot. Four Quartets)The metaphor of the dance is one I have chosen to describe the movement of the Spirit in my life as pastor in a small Protestant congregation in northern California during 197888.I dance a light and joyful dance when I remember that God in Christ is the still point of the dance around which the various parts of myself ar...

"The Nut Culturist" by Andrew S. Fuller is a comprehensive guide that delves into the art and science of nut cultivation. Fuller shares his extensive knowledge on various nut species, providing practical advice on planting, nurturing, and harvesting. The book emphasizes the importance of selecting the right varieties for different climates and soil types, ensuring that both amateur and professional growers can achieve success. With detailed illustrations and step-by-step instructions, it s...

In "The Nut Culturist," Andrew S. Fuller delivers a comprehensive exploration of nut cultivation, combining practical horticultural techniques with a rich tapestry of historical and contemporary perspectives. The book is characterized by its meticulous attention to detail, employing an accessible yet scholarly tone that makes complex agricultural concepts understandable. Fuller's historical analysis situates nut cultivation within the broader context of American agriculture, revealing its ...

Some said that the killer couldn't be a local. Others claimed that he was the wealthy son of a prominent Morgantown family. Whispers spread that Mared and Karen were sacrificed by a satanic cult or had been victims of a madman poised to strike again. Then the handwritten letters began to arrive: You will locate the bodies of the girls covered over with brush—look carefully. The animals are now on the move.Investigators didn't find too few suspects—they had far too many. There was t...