Modern Memory

 The Great War and Modern Memory was universally acclaimed on publication in 1970. Today, Fussell's landmark study remains as original and gripping as ever: a literate, literary, and unapologetic account of the Great War, the war that changed a generation, ushered in the modern era, and revolutionized how we see the world.   

HISTORICAL LINGUISTICS AND LANGUAGE EVOLUTION --- This book provides an in-depth exploration of the processes that have shaped human language over millennia, integrating linguistic, archaeological, cognitive, and sociocultural evidence to illuminate the evolution of languages. Anchoring its analysis in historical linguistics, the book goes into the profound effects of migration, educational systems, trade, and technological innovations on language transformation. The bookunfolds with an examination of migration's necessary place in shaping linguistic territory, from the spread of Indo-...

In a trio of popular gender rituals—sorority rush, beauty pageants, and the Confederate Pageant of the Natchez (Mississippi) Pilgrimage—young white southern women have readily ditched contemporary modes of dress and comportment for performances of purity, gentility, and deference. Clearly, the ability to "do" white southern womanhood, convincingly and on cue, has remained a valued performance. Based on ethnographic research and taped interviews, Southern Beauty goes behind the scenes of the three rituals to explore the motivations and rewards associated with participation.

The Collective Unconscious Debate: Modern Controversies and Its Relevance Today explores one of psychology’s most mysterious and debated ideas through a fresh, modern lens. From the scientific critique of inherited archetypes to the cultural, philosophical, and digital implications of shared symbolism, this engaging and accessible book dives deep into the complex questions surrounding the collective unconscious. Is the collective unconscious a timeless truth, a metaphor for human connection, or a relic of outdated thinking? This book examines the theory’s impact on therapy, neuroscience...

Every instinct tells him to run. Every memory tells him he can’t. "The depth of Eiden’s performance is stunning in this enthrallingly gruesome listen that librarians should recommend to fans of Stephen King’s The Shining."— Library Journal (Starred Review) Special Agent Daniel Stansfield...

Acclaimed journalist Julia Ioffe tells the story of modern Russia through the history of its women, from revolution to utopia to autocracy. In 1990, seven-year-old Julia Ioffe and her family fled the Soviet Union. Nearly twenty years later, Ioffe returned to Moscow—only to discover just how...

A Family Chronicle by Sergei Timofeyevich Aksakov is a timeless Russian classic that blends memoir, family saga, and cultural history. First published in 1856, this deeply personal work traces the lives of Aksakov’s ancestors, parents, and relatives, offering readers a vivid portrait of provincial Russian life from the late eighteenth to early nineteenth century. Unlike the sweeping epics of Tolstoy or Dostoevsky, Aksakov’s masterpiece shines in the quiet details: the rhythms of the estate, the moral struggles of family members, and the passing of traditions across generations. His ...

"Award-winning YA author Holly Black has created an imaginary masterpiece yet again with her first foray into adult fantasy, narrated with perfection by Sara Amini." -AudioFile (Earphones Award Winner) In the vein of Erin Morgenstern, #1 NYT bestselling author Holly Black’s stunning new...

Mary has started remembering things that she knows aren't real—but the events feel exactly like her actual memories. Who is she, if she can't be sure she knows her own past? A writer in her 30s struggling to make rent, Mary has moved back to her childhood town to bartend and save money, when...

Most people forget their dreams in the morning. “Boston” Hollinger must remember his to save his life. Multiple award-winning and Amazon bestselling political thriller author Mikael Carlson, known for gripping suspense novels such as Justifiable Deceit and Black Swan Event, delivers a high-stakes espionage thriller in the tradition of novels featuring relentless protagonists like Jack Reacher, Jason Bourne, and the political intrigue of The Hunt for Red October. Blending espionage, political conspiracy, and psychological suspense, The Eyes of Others introduces a hero who must rely on ...

If you are tired of being stuck in the same negative habits, and old fears and unnecessary limitations are holding you back from getting extraordinary results in your life, neuro linguistic programming may be just what you need to create drastic positive change in your life. This bundle contains 12 manuscripts to learn about NLP to help you master your psychology.

ADHD diagnoses are exploding Do you know why? Worldwide, the disorder affects roughly 5-7% of kids under the age of 18. In the United States, that number is north of 11%. As the disorder continues to plague children at every level, the questions grow louder. What is causing this? Are the diagnoses too prevalent? Is there a significant upswing in misdiagnoses and dual diagnoses? Are modern societies over-medicating learning disabilities? And most importantly, with our incredible advances in neuropsychology and naturopathy, what are we going to do about it? Natural Treatment. Effective ...

The highly anticipated sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black's stunning adult debut, Book of Night. This program features multicast narration. "[Narrator Sara] Amini's narration captures Charlie's trademark cynicism, as well as her heartbreak and feelings of...

In #1 New York Times bestselling author Rosamunde Pilcher’s The End of Summer, a woman revisits her home and her heartbreak when she is reunited with the one she loved and lost—and could love again. After years in the United States, Jane returns to the tranquil Scottish estate, Elvie, where...

This program includes an author's note read by the author and a conversation between the author and Audie Award–winning narrator Patti Murin. "Murin guarantees Frankel’s story is impeccably, convincingly, utterly heard. A creative process-illuminating author/narrator 'geeking out' interview...

In infancy, Junior Thibodeaux is encoded with a prophesy: a comet will obliterate life on Earth in thirty-six years. Alone in this knowledge, he comes of age in rural Maine grappling with the question: Does anything I do matter? While the voice that has accompanied him since conception appraises...

A dark, propulsive literary gothic novel that puts a modern twist on Stevenson and Poe, from a thrilling new voice in Latin American horror. “Impossible to stop reading. It has all the fascinating tension of great literature.” — Mariana Enríquez, author of Our Share of Night In this...

Imaging having a house full of empty closets. You have all this extra space, but it never gets put to use. The empty space is a lot like your memory capacity. Your brain is capable of retaining far more information than most of us will ever use - in fact only 20 percent of your brain’s memory-forming neurons are used in creating your memories. Just think what you could do if you took advantage of the amazing capacity of your own cognitive powerhouse. You could store countless amounts of facts, names, numbers, places - and retrieve it at will. 

Seamus Heaney Explained: Poetry of Place, Irish Identity, Memory, Language, Violence, Nature, History, and the Search for Meaning in a Changing World Discover the life, work, and enduring legacy of one of the most celebrated poets of the twentieth century. Seamus Heaney Explained offers a deeply engaging exploration of Heaney’s major ideas, tracing how his poetry transforms the everyday world of land, labor, and memory into something profound and universal. From his rural upbringing in Northern Ireland to his global influence as a Nobel Prize winning writer, this book reveals how ...

'A surprising page-turner, full of humour and startling details' THE TIMES 'If I read a better history this year, I will be lucky' TOM HOLLAND 'An astonishing tour de force’ SPECTATOR Shortlisted for the HWA Nonfiction Crown Award Longlisted for the Highland Book Prize From Peter Marshall...