A military attack drone turned shepherd. A train on the London Underground evolving into something new and wondrous. A troupe of robotic actors struggling to find meaning when the audience has disappeared. Explore the myriad ideas of what happens when out-of-date and abandoned technologies are given a second life—one that takes them in a new direction, far outside their intended programming and beyond their original purpose.MY BATTERY IS LOW AND IT IS GETTING DARK features fourteen...

In "Ansichten der Natur" verbindet Alexander von Humboldt seine umfassenden naturwissenschaftlichen Kenntnisse mit einem poetischen Ausdruck, der den Leser in die Wunder der natürlichen Welt eintauchen lässt. Das Buch schildert die Vielfalt der Landschaften und Ökosysteme, die Humboldt während seiner Reisen erforschte, und reflektiert die Wechselwirkungen zwischen Mensch und Natur. Seine detaillierten Beobachtungen und die innovative Verbindung zwischen verschiedenen Disziplinen, wie Geogr...

In "Alexander oder der Lügenprophet" entführt Lukian von Samosata seine Leser in die schillernde Welt des antiken Alexander des Großen. Durch eine Mischung aus Satire und Phantastik entfaltet Lukians Werk eine kritische Auseinandersetzung mit dem Mythos Alexander, der als Stratege und religiöser Führer glorifiziert wird. In lebendigem, oft ironischem Stil hinterfragt er die Geschichten, die um Alexanders Leben und seine vermeintlichen Wunder ranken, und entfaltet so einen fesselnden Diskur...

Die Außenpolitik des Deutschen Kaiserreiches ist fraglos eines der zentralen und bis heute umstrittensten Themenfelder der Neueren Geschichte. Die europäischen Rivalitäten, das imperiale Ringen um überseeische Besitzungen und die zunehmende Bedeutung der eigenen Öffentlichkeit für das außenpolitische Handeln brachten Europa auf einen gefährlichen Kurs, der schließlich in den Ersten Weltkrieg mündete. Nach der Entlassung Bismarcks wurden sein hochvirtuoses Bündnissystem und seine defensive ...

A man who has found his soulmate... A woman determined to forget him...I knew the moment I laid eyes on Selina Grymes she was the girl I was going to marry. We made plans to grow old together, have children, and live the rest of our lives here in Tyson's Creek. But once we graduated high school, she left town and never returned, taking my heart with her.Selina disappeared for fifteen long years without a word, before suddenly reappearing in town and turning...

Who Needs a Friend,When You Have a Familiar?Animals have been our companions since the dawn of time, but in science fiction and fantasy, often that bond is taken one magical—or technological—step further. In FAMILIARS we asked authors to put their own unique spin on this idea, resulting in this collection of fifteen stories that explore the range of familiar bonds—from cats to caterpillars, squids to squirrels, and everything in between. With settings from fantasy to scienc...

Strange mysteries abound in a small Maine town. Why did the brilliant, but cruel, Dr. Gideon Wyck perform an unnecessary amputation on one of his patients? Why does that patient now insist that black devils are trying to steal his soul? What is behind the series of monster babies being born to apparently normal, healthy women? And when Wyck is found dead under peculiar and inexplicable circumstances, who is responsible--and why?The Cadaver of Gideon Wyck, Alexander Laing's odd hybr...

This timely intervention exposes the euphemized language of the extreme right as a Trojan Horse of deception to re-gain greater influence on public policy. Since the end of the Second World War, the extreme right has been tactically using ‘doublespeak’, aping the language of liberal democracy. Attentive observation and accurate recognition of the extreme right pedigree means taking seriously their deliberately crafted slogans, symbols and themes. The essays in this book inquire into the ex...

The 'HARVARD CLASSICS - All 20 Volumes in one Edition' is a remarkable anthology, befittingly capturing the breadth and depth of Western literary tradition across centuries. Traversing a diverse range of literary styles'—from the poignant realism of 19th-century literature to the romantic flourishes of earlier epochs'—this collection offers an unparalleled vista into the evolution of literary thought. In this expansive compendium, readers will encounter iconic works, each more compelling t...

The resurrection is doubtless one of the most important doctrines of the Christian faith. Without it we are left with a Jesus who was merely a great teacher, ahead of his time, yet far from divine. With it, however, we have undeniable proof of His divinity and a rock-solid hope for the future.The Resurrection: A Symposium is a classic collection of essays by the theological heavyweights of the 19th century. Topics include the meaning of the resurrection for the saved and u...

Ein Hörspiel aus der Reihe "Die Protokolle des Gideon Blake". Ein abgelegener Küstenort. Stimmen, die niemand erklären kann. "Ruf aus den Klippen" ist ein atmosphärisches Mystery-Hörspiel mit subtiler Spannung, dichter Klangkulisse und starken Figuren. Der Auftakt zur Hörspielreihe "Die Protokolle des Gideon Blake".

This edited volume explores postdigital orientations to digital games and gaming, focusing on the technopolitical and commercial forces shaping game-based learning. It challenges assumptions about games as inherently critical learning environments and analyzes how design, economics, and pedagogy intersect in educational contexts. Contributors investigate identity formation, literacy practices, and the entanglement of digital and physical learning spaces. By interrogating the role of EdTech...