The third edition of Literary Criticism: An Introduction to Theory and Practice by Charles E. Bressler presents the eleven basic schools of twentieth-century literary theory and criticism in their historical and philosophical contexts. Unlike other introductions to literary criticism, this text explores the philosophical assumptions of each school of criticism, provides a clear methodology for writing essays according to each school's beliefs and tenets, and features accessible student-generated sample essays.
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Working with the Dreaming Body by Arnold Mindell, ISBN 1887078665
Drawing on a large number of case studies, practical applications of the Dreambody theory are described, instructing how to unfold symptoms and other somatic phenomena to reveal the dreamlike and mythical experiences that we usually discount in everyday life. These symptoms may not be merely sickness in need of treatment, but guides to meaning and fulfillment.
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Off Ramp: Adventures and Heartache in the American Elsewhere
In his unique, funny, and haunting reports from "Elsewhere," Hank Stuever records the odd and touching realities of modern life in everyday places. Elsewhere might be revealed in the tract-house adventures of a home-decor reality show, at a discount funeral home in a strip mall, or in the story of an armed man named Honey Bear in the hunt for his beloved but now missing sleeper sofa which he left in a store unit. "Off Ramp shows us America through the humorous gaze of Hank Stuever, who finds beauty in the midst of the most unlikely and invisible lives and places.
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Murder by Mascot
Dave DeVoster, star player of the University of Iowa men's basketball team and under investigatiton for the rape of a member of Iowa's women's baseketball team is found dead at the feet of the Hawkeye mascot statue in the Herky Parade, his blood dripping from the curved beak of the famous icon. Mary Vermillion's amateur sleuth from Murder by Discount is back in fine form in this new adventure set in the exciting world of university athletics.
Mary Vermillion is a graduate of the University of Iowa and is an associate professor of English at Mount Mercy College in Cedar Rapids. She is the author of the Mara Gilgannon mystery Murder by Discount and is a rabid fan of women's basketball.
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Mr. Cheap's Washington D.C. by Corey Sandler, ISBN 1580626939
Washington, D.C., is a great place to visit, with a rich heritage and the best collection of monuments and historical museums in the country. It's also a notorious place for getting cheated. Tourists, residents, and newcomers alike are at risk -- or were, until Mr. Cheap's "RM" came along.
More than 20 million visitors flock to Washington each year, and it offers an amazing range of ways to spend money -- from ethnic restaurants to hotels to eight major malls. Mr. Cheap's "RM" offers a complete guide to getting it all at a good quality and an unbelievable price.
Mr. Cheap's "RM" saves shoppers and travelers weeks of time that would have been wasted going to ripoff malls, outlets, department stores, and discount stores. It's even faster and more reliable than the Internet! No wonder two local guides hit the bestseller lists in The Boston Globe and The Chicago Tribune.
Mr. Cheap's Washington D.C. by Corey Sandler, ISBN 1580626939