Though well-known as the author of Trilby and the creator of Svengali, the writer-artist George Du Maurier had many other accomplishments that are less familiar to modern audiences. This collection traces Du Maurier’s role as a participant in the wider cultural life of his time, restoring him to his proper status as a major Victorian figure. Divided into sections, the volume considers Du Maurier as an artist, illustrator and novelist who helped to form some of the key ideas of his time. Th...

What if you were suddenly in charge? After the initial excitement of a "battlefield promotion" wears off, you need to get in the trenches and get the job done. And if you are already in the trenches, you need quick access to information that will make your job easier. A comprehensive desk reference and guide, Clinical Studies Management: A Practica

A new perspective on a book that transformed Victorian illustration into a stand-alone art.Edward Moxon’s 1857 edition of Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s Poems dramatically redefined the relationship between images and words in print. Cooke’s study, the first book to address the subject in over 120 years, presents a sweeping analysis of the illustrators and the complex and challenging ways in which they interpreted Tennyson’s poetry. This book considers the volume...

In a world where machines are evolving faster than ever, what happens when robots surpass their creators? What happens when humanity shifts from innovators to mere spectators in the story of progress? These are the chilling, thrilling questions at the heart of What Happens When Robots Don’t Need Us? From Creators to Spectators.Step into a gripping exploration of the AI-driven future—where intelligent machines blur the boundaries between tools and beings. Imagine robots that not onl...

What if the boundaries of biology were no longer limits? What if parenthood could transcend age, gender, and even nature itself? In FROM IVF TO IVG: Redefining Parenthood in a Post-Biological World, embark on a journey through the revolutionary advancements in reproductive science that are transforming how we create life, redefine families, and challenge the very essence of what it means to be human.This book takes you from the historic triumph of IVF, which gave hope to millions, ...

Step into the thrilling world of quantum computing—a game-changing technology so powerful it could redefine the very fabric of modern life. In Quantum Arms Race: Beyond the Binary, uncover the untold story of the global race to harness this revolutionary science, a race that pits nations, corporations, and visionaries against each other in a high-stakes battle for supremacy.What if we told you that the secrets of the universe could be unlocked by machines operating on the edge of r...

Do Aliens Exist? A Journey Through Mysteries That Could Define Humanity's Future takes you on an exhilarating exploration of the universe’s most profound questions—questions that challenge everything we think we know about life, time, and the cosmos.What if we’re not alone? What if the answers to the mysteries of space, black holes, time travel, and extraterrestrial life could reshape humanity’s destiny? This book is not just an inquiry into the possibility of alien life; it’s a vo...

Are we on the brink of a world where humans and machines not only work together but connect on the deepest emotional levels? Could robots ever truly feel, and if they could, would we be ready to love them back?This groundbreaking book takes you on an electrifying journey into the heart of the AI revolution, exploring the profound questions that will define the future of humanity. From lifelike humanoid robots that can serve as your doppelgängers in unreachable places to AI companio...

What does it mean to bring life into the world when biology isn’t the only answer? How do love, science, and ethics converge to redefine family and challenge the boundaries of what’s possible? In this thought-provoking exploration, The Science, Stories, and Ethics of Surrogacy: Wombs and Wonders invites you on a transformative journey into the heart of modern parenthood.From the breathtaking triumphs of surrogacy to the heartaches and hurdles along the way, this book unveils the in...

What if everything you thought you knew about life, death, and what it means to be human was on the brink of transformation?From the dawn of reproduction in sterile laboratories to the rise of AI-powered avatars that preserve our essence long after we’re gone, The Death of Biology’s Rules takes you on a mind-bending journey through the breakthroughs reshaping our existence. Imagine a future where babies are created from skin cells, diseases are treated on virtual twins before they ...

What if everything you thought was secure—your bank details, private messages, even government secrets—could be cracked wide open in mere minutes? What if the encrypted world we’ve trusted for decades is now a ticking time bomb? Welcome to the dawn of quantum computing, where the unimaginable is becoming a reality.This is not just a technological revolution—it’s a reckoning. In "HOW QUANTUM COMPUTERS BREAK THE INTERNET," you’ll uncover the shocking truth behind the rise of quantum ...

In a reevaluation of that period in Victorian illustration known as 'The Sixties,' a distinguished group of international scholars consider the impact of illustration on the act of reading; its capacity to reflect, construct, critique and challenge its audience's values; its response to older graphic traditions; and its assimilation of foreign influences. While focused on the years 1855 to 1875, the essays take up issues related to the earlier part of the nineteenth century and look forwar...