This book seeks to excavate the changing status of the Gothic within what, after Raymond Williams, we might call the selective tradition, from approximately 1814 to 1921. Excavating the Castle demonstrates that the Gothic novel was present in the selective tradition almost from its inception, was present in the first durable consolidation of English literary history written after its emergence, and that the Gothic concept crystalized more than half a century earlier than historians of the ...

As opposed to tabloid "tell-all" books that exploit the secrets of celebrity acquaintances-dead and alive- The Money B Story dives into the historical foundations of racism, inequity and the people who fought against it. From the Black Panthers who educated him and to the wordsmiths that used their music to rail against the system, Money B remembers, reflects and examines the historical circumstances that gave rise to hip hop, rap and R&B. Moreover, this memoir goes beyond the story of any...

How to Survive a Church Service is a warm and witty guide to the rhythms and realities of church life. Written for both the seasoned attendee and the curious newcomer, the book offers ahumorous yet respectful look at what actually happens during a typical service, and how on earth (or in heaven) to navigate it.The book takes readers on a journey through the various elements of a church service, and questions that arise from it, suc...

For fans of Rachel Gillig and Hannah Whitten, prepare to bargain everything for the gothic romantasy of the year . . .The penniless in Blackbridge only have two choices: sell your body, or sell your soul. And thanks to Eda Shaw, business is booming.Indentured to a capricious demon, Mr Night, Eda and her brothers arrange illicit Pacts on his behalf, luring the city's most desperate into trading years of their lives for their deepest desires.When a Pa...

Christmas is not always quiet. Sometimes it shows up wearing glitter, carrying a cocktail, dancing under a disco ball tree, and asking who invited the ex.Glitter on the Mistletoe: A Queer Christmas Collection is a funny, sexy, heartfelt, and proudly LGBTQIA+ collection of holiday stories about the people who turn December into something worth surviving - and celebrating.Inside these pages are queer bars glowing past last call, Santas who know your real name...

Pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers face relentless and costly waves of product liability claims across U.S. federal and state courts, spanning individual suits, consolidated multidistrict litigation and coordinated proceedings, multi-plaintiff actions, and class actions. As this complex area of litigation continues to expand-often into more treacherous and plaintiff-friendly venues-the stakes for getting strategy right, early and often, have never been higher. The third editio...

Stunning coastline, vibrant cities, and a breathtaking array of natural wonders: Experience the beauty of the PNW with Moon Pacific Northwest. Inside you'll find:Strategic, flexible itineraries, including a 10-day road trip to see the best of Oregon, Washington, and British ColumbiaCan't-miss experiences and unique activities: Watch the fishmongers at Pike Place Market, tou...

How the human voice must be understood, framed, and transformed to fit the conceptual formats required for artificial intelligence.What does it mean to know a voice, and how is that knowledge troubled through attempts to measure, analyze, and generate it? In Machine Voices, Edward Kang explores the sonic beliefs and practices that orbit voice AI technologies. He resists the paralysis of the increasingly ambiguous term “artificial intelligence” and examines...

Peripheral blood smear (PBS) analysis is a critical diagnostic tool for diseases including malaria, leukemia, and cancer. This monograph addresses the key challenges associated with image analysis of PBS images and highlights innovative systems that automate the identification of specific pathologies.It reviews state-of-the-art algorithms for segmentation, color representation and normalization, image enhancement and restoration, and volume visualization, as well as relevant AI and...

If you've ever experienced domestic abuse, particularly in its less understood forms, then you know how isolating this experience can be and how hard it is to move on. The poems you'll find in this collection are written from lived experience and will leave you feeling seen, held and understood.Written for, and in collaboration with, survivors, From the Ashes stands out as a uniquely creative approach to healing the hearts of those affected by domestic abuse.Rachae...

On Characters in Terry Pratchett's Discworld Novels: Intertextual, Fantastic, Bewitching offers a rich scholarly exploration of one of modern fantasy's most beloved fictional universes. Blending rigorous literary analysis with genuine enthusiasm for Pratchett's work, this book examines how Discworld characters, from witches and wizards to vampires and barbarians, are shaped by intertextual references, reworked genre conventions and evolving representations of identity.Draw...

The first volume of Dalit plays available in English translation, this collection bridges the gap to unheard voices within Dalit literature.Dalit Dialogues gathers together eleven Dalit plays originally written in a broad scope of Indian languages: Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Tulu. The plays in the collection span both a wide range of provinces and time periods and demonstrate a wide range...