Christopher Nolan occupies a rare realm within the Hollywood mainstream, creating complex, original films that achieve both critical acclaim and commercial success. In The Traumatic Screen, Stuart Joy builds on contemporary applications of psychoanalytic film theory to consider the function and presentation of trauma across Nolan’s work, arguing that the complexity, thematic consistency and fragmentary nature of his films mimic the structural operation of trauma.From 1997’...

A Critical Companion to Christopher Nolan provides a wide-ranging exploration of Christopher Nolan's films, practices, and collaborations. From a range of critical perspectives, this volume examines Nolan's body of work, explores its industrial and economic contexts, and interrogates the director's auteur status. This volume contributes to the scholarly debates on Nolan and includes original essays that examine all his films including his short films. It is structured into three s...

A seminal exploration of animal emotion, sentience, and cognition, revised and expanded to incorporate a surge of new scienceWhen award-winning scientist Marc Bekoff penned the first edition of this book in 2007, he predicted that over time our understanding of animal cognition and emotion would grow “richer, more accurate, and possibly different.” Since then, not only has the field seen an explosion of new and startling research, but the popular interest in the su...

This memoir, RUDRA MEDITATION: Transforming Life's Tensions Into Joy and Love is interwoven with the teachings I received from Rudi, an American spiritual master who transformed ancient Hindu and Buddhist religion into a force of energy that transmutes the negative elements in a human being into a spiritual life. He made it possible for me to have a spiritual life while living in a city as intense as New York. The book deals with chakra development, intern...

A guide to propagation from the author of The New Shade Garden, with over 500 photographs: "My bible for rejuvenating plants." —Anne Raver, The New York TimesFor people who love gardens, propagation—the practice of growing whatever you want, whenever you want—is gardening itself. In Making More Plants, one of America's foremost gardening authorities, presents innovative, practical techniques for expanding any plant collection, along with m...

A unique collection of stories from bestselling authors Angela Marsons, Rob Sinclair, Joy Ellis, Louise Beech and many more!Written in the Stars is a festive charity anthology with short stories from a variety of authors, including international bestsellers and award-winning writers. There's something for everyone, with tales that will make you laugh, make you cry, or make you sleep with the light on. It's the perfect book to curl up with on a cold winter's...

From one of North America’s most influential public space experts comes a powerful treatise celebrating Black people’s audacious, complex, and universally embraced public joy expressions.How much safety, belonging and delight do you feel when you walk through a park? Hang out in a coffee shop? Ride the subway to work? Explore a new neighbourhood? Now, how much do you know about how history, urban planning, culture and even your personal upbringing impact those feel...

Winner, GOLD MEDAL, Global Book Awards • Editor's Pick, Publisher's Weekly • Semi-Finalist for the BookLife PrizeAn inspiring story of love, loss and healingWhen Tony Stewart and his wife, Lynn, learned that she had incurable cancer, they sat together at their kitchen table—holding hands, cherishing their time, and wondering how to make the most of what remained.Thus began their extraordinary journey, of courage, humor, heartbreak, ...

DST Hypno with Stu Newman is the perfect way to achieve happiness, contentment, joy and inner peace.Through guided meditation sessions you will be able to find clarity in your life and unlock a sense of wellbeing that comes from within.You will learn how to manage stress and anxiety as well as gain insight into yourself on a deeper level.With DST Hypno's unique approach you can experience greater emotional balance by connecting with your true self through visualizat...

Would you like to learn meditation but don’t know how to get started?Are you looking for a way to get higher quality sleep at night?Mindfulness meditation can be practiced in any moment, during any activity including walking, sitting, standing or lying down. Most adults need between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per night to function optimally. Yet, almost one-third of people in the US report that they don’t get enough sleep.With the help of mindfulness meditation, you can...

"The 2nd book in the Gypsy Brenton Series. Gypsy's Cousin Joy (who she met in the first book) comes to visit. They become good friends but not before Gypsy with her tomboyish ways has to learn some lessons about consideration.Meet the AuthorElizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward, born Mary Gray Phelps, (August 31, 1844 – January 28, 1911) was an American author. Ward wrote three Spiritualist novels, The Gates Ajar, Between the Gates and Beyond the Gates, and a novella about animal ...

In "Gypsy's Cousin Joy," Elizabeth Stuart Phelps weaves a compelling narrative exploring themes of identity, societal expectations, and the quest for personal fulfillment. Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century America, Phelps employs a subtle yet engaging literary style, characterized by rich descriptions and well-drawn characterizations. The book captures the tension between convention and individuality while also delving into the complexities of female friendship and moral dilemm...