Norms and Necessity
Norms and Necessity
Ordinary Objects
Ordinary Objects
Norms and Necessity
Norms and Necessity
Ordinary Objects
Arguments that ordinary inanimate objects such as tables and chairs, sticks and stones, simply do not exist have become increasingly common and increasingly prominent. Some are based on demands for parsimony or for a non-arbitrary answer to the sp...
Ontology Made Easy
In the decades following Quine, debates about existence have taken center stage in the metaphysics. But neo-Quinean ontology has reached a crisis point, given the endless proliferation of positions and lack of any clear idea of how to resolve deba...
Fiction and Metaphysics
This challenging study places fiction squarely at the centre of the discussion of metaphysics. Philosophers have traditionally treated fiction as involving a set of narrow problems in logic or the philosophy of language. By contrast Amie Thomasson...
Rethinking Metaphysics
In Rethinking Metaphysics, Amie Thomasson aims to change how we think about metaphysics: what it can do, and why it matters. Traditional metaphysics has aimed to discover deep truths about the world. But this has led to rivalries with science, epi...
Phenomenology and Philosophy of Mind
Philosophical work on the mind flowed in two streams through the 20th century: phenomenology and analytic philosophy. The phenomenological tradition began with Brentano and was developed by such great European philosophers as Husserl, Heidegger, S...
Barkitecture
A showcase of eclectic designs, architectural inspiration, and adorable dogs. Barkitecture is a world of innovative pet architecture featuring over 50 unique houses, from sleek modern beauties to whimsically fun creations. Whether you’re a seasoned designer, a pet parent looking to create a special retreat for your furry family member, or simply someone who loves animals, you will adore this book of cool digs and furry friends. For the cat lovers out there, don't worry—felines have their place in Barkitecture too! With a dedicated chapter featuring creative cat-friendly designs, this book celebrates all pets of the four-legged variety. As you dive deeper into the insights and invention of stylish and functional pet architecture, get to know the companies, creators, and their furry friends behind the scenes. These designs are not meant to kick a pet out of the main house but give them their own custom oasis, whether for indoor or outdoor use. Catered to a variety of personalities and
Haskell High Performance Programming
Boost the performance of your Haskell applications using optimization, concurrency, and parallel programming About This Book * Explore the benefits of lazy evaluation, compiler features, and tools and libraries designed for high performance * Writ...
A Curious Friendship
A vivid and moving account of the remarkable friendship between the writer Edith Olivier and the young artist Rex Whistler
Svarta Saint-barthélemy - Människoöden I En Svensk Koloni 1785-1847
Att säga att Fredrik Thomassons bok, som strikt fokuserar på slavarnas egna öden under svensk regim, fyller en lucka är följaktligen en underdrift. Inte ens specialister på ämnet - och dit räknar jag mig själv - har tidigare känt till de människoöden han presenterar.Dick Harrison, Svenska Dagbladet "I Fredrik Thomassons bok ges en annan, mindre smickrande bild av Sverige som kolonialmakt - en mer sanningsenlig redogörelse som borde ha en given plats i den svenska historieskrivningen."Göteborgs-Posten "Författaren har utfört en mycket betydelsefull forskningsinsats där han på ett utmärkt sätt belyser ett område som inte tidigare varit känt. ... Denna lättillgängliga bok vänder sig till breda grupper av samhälls- och historieintresserade." Betyg 5 = Briljant.Christer Olsson, Bibliotekstjänst "Utan överdrift kan man nog konstatera att Thomassons bok är det viktigaste som hittills har skrivits om den svenska kolonin. Därtill på ett fängslande, tankeväckande och läsvärt sätt."Niclas Sennerteg, Borås Tidning "Med sitt rätts- och socialhistoriska perspektiv ger således Fredrik Thomassons bok en unik inblick i det svenska slavlivet. Han vänder sig dessutom till en bred publik. ... Det här är en omskakande bok som förtjänar många läsare eftersom den tar upp en sida av svensk historia som inte berättas så ofta, om hur också Sverige agerade hårdför kolonialmakt och var involverad i den transatlantiska slavhandeln."Bo Eriksson, Dagens Nyheter Sverige blev en slavnation när den karibiska ön S:t Barthélemy togs i besittning 1785. Slavar och så kallade fria svarta var i majoritet ända till det svenska slaveriet avskaffades 1847. Svarta S:t Barthélemy skildrar för första gången denna svarta befolknings hårda levnadsvillkor. Här möter vi bland andra tonårsflickan Marie Catherine och tvätterskan Suzannah, vilka nästan misshandlades till döds av sina ägare. Vi träffar den bråkiga svarta adelsdottern Ulrica Montgomery, frisören Jean-Pierre som piskades för att ha försvarat sig mot en vit man, Daly som hoppades vinna friheten med hjälp av magiska dekokter, Sophie som försökte att fly ön i manskläder, pojken Richard som torterades på slavskeppet Stockholm, och många andra. Mitt i slaveriets och slavhandelns grymheter ges även glimtar av ett rikt socialt liv och exempel på hur svarta invånare hjälpte varandra trots risken för hårda straff. Utifrån rättegångsprotokoll och slavlagar sätts S:t Barthélemys historia i ett större sammanhang och Sveriges förflutna som kolonialmakt och slavnation konkretiseras och gestaltas genom den svarta befolkningens öden."Bokens styrka är de enskilda människoöden som Fredrik Thomasson förmår lyfta fram ur arkiven."Vestmanlands Läns Tidning "I Svarta S:t Barthélemy har Uppsalahistorikern Fredrik Thomasson plöjt fuktskadade och insektsgnagda rättegångsprotokoll från den ofruktbara ö som var Sveriges besittning i Västindien mellan 1784 och 1878. Det har blivit en livlig berättelse om ett antal enskilda människoöden ur den svenska rasismens blodiga historia."Carsten Palmær, Aftonbladet
All the Hidden Monsters
'Anyone who's enjoyed series like Ghosts or Being Human will absolutely love this' - BBC Radio 4 Front Row A grisly murder. A detective warlock with a dangerous past. A girl out of her depth. Can they solve the case? Sage is an ordinary girl and a werewolf, moving between worlds, desperate to make sense of her life. When her supernatural friend, Lucy, is found murdered in the human domain, Sage is determined to be part of the investigation headed up by the attractive but arrogant warlock, Oren Rinallis. Sage is neither magical nor immortal, but she knows right from wrong – and can scent a killer like no other . . . The first novel in a razor-sharp YA supernatural crime romantasy series Think slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance, twisty crime, and a supernatural detective gang in a unique urban fantasy setting under the city of Manchester For fans of Cassandra Clare's The Mortal Instruments, with a touch of Rivers of London A unique blend of fantasy and murder mystery 'A noir,
Trots allt
Det blir inte alltid som man tänkt sig. Vi människor planerar, men livets krumbukter rår vi inte över. Hur mycket kan man styra sin egen skuta och vad gör man om skeppet sjunker? Hur stort ansvar har vi för varandra och hur mycket vågar man hoppas...
Isles of the Gods
Magic, romance and slumbering gods clash in this riveting romantasy about a seafaring girl and a playboy prince who band together in a perilous journey. From the¿New York Times¿bestselling author of the Aurora Cycle and the Illuminae Files. 'Deser...
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We Need Your Art
WHAT YOU MAKE MATTERS. From Amie McNee, the voice behind Inspired to Write, a manifesto on the vital, human importance of creating, with guidance for all artists in all endeavours, whether they're starting their journey or seeking a fresh perspect...
Gott och blandat ur livets påse
Gott och blandat ur livets påse
The Isles Of The Gods
Magic, romance, and slumbering gods clash in the start of a riveting fantasy series spanning gangsters' dens, forgotten temples, and the high seas from the New York Times bestselling author of the Illuminae Files and the Aurora Cycle. Selly has salt water in her veins. So when her father leaves her high and dry in the port of Kirkpool, she has no intention of riding out the winter at home while he sails to adventure in the north seas. But any plans to follow him are dashed when a handsome stranger with tell-tale magician's marks on his arms commandeers her ship under cover of darkness: He is Prince Leander of Alinor, and he needs to cross the Crescent Sea without detection so he can complete a ritual on the sacred Isles of the Gods. Selly has no desire to escort a spoiled prince anywhere, and no time for his entitled demands or his good looks. But what starts as a leisure cruise will lead to acts of treason and sheer terror on the high seas, bringing two countries to the brink of war, two strangers closer than they ever thought possible and two dangerous gods stirring from centuries of slumber...
All the Lost Souls
The sequel to ALL THE HIDDEN MONSTERS - called 'Legends and Lattes with murder'! 'An expertly crafted sequel. Amie Jordan is a master at storytelling.' Bill Wood, author of LET’S SPLIT UP 'Thank you to Amie Jordan for setting new, impossibly high standards for men' @ascorpioreads 'What an absolutely incredible warm hug of a book' @evavstheworld 'This book DELIVERED' @stuck_in_the_book_loop Sage and Oren are sent to investigate rising tensions between witches and werewolves in the Jura Mountains. After dealing with murder, this case feels tame – punishment for their undeniable connection. But neither expects to find evidence of worse: traces of old magic, tortured lost souls and a deadly fog that kills everything it touches. Cassandra Clare meets Rivers of London in this razor-sharp crime romantasy series. The perfect sequel to All the Hidden Monsters, set in both in Downside (the magical city existing beneath Manchester) and the French mountains. Think addictive slow-burn romance,
Isles Of The Gods
Magic, romance, and slumbering gods clash in the start of a riveting fantasy series that spans gangsters' dens, forgotten temples, and the high seas from the New York Times bestselling author of the Aurora Cycle and the Illuminae Files. <br&...
Trip
Sandra dies unexpectedly at a conference in Nepal. Across the world, her teenage son, Trip, has run away from a treatment center in the American desert. Trip is not sure where to go next - but a strange man picks him up on the side of a road. As Sandra roves through the past and present in her state of limbo, Trip and his new companion, Anthony, venture farther south toward the coast, directly into a hurricane. When Sandra learns what has happened to her son, her struggle to help him from the other realm begins. Amie Barrodale’s gripping dual odyssey of mother and son takes us from Florida’s Gulf Stream to the raging seas, on Munich-bound airplanes, from body to body. It’s about childhood and motherhood, life and death, and everything in between. Blazingly funny and achingly moving, Trip brings us the deeper meaning of The Tibetan Book of the Dead: the past is a memory, the future is a projection, the present is gone before we can see it.
We Need Your Art: Stop Messing Around and Make Something
From Amie McNee, the voice behind Inspired to Write, a manifesto on the vital, human importance of creating, with guidance for all artists in all endeavors, whether they're starting their journey or seeking a fresh perspective. In We Need Yo...
Och livet fortsätter
Livet sätter inte punkt. Det fortsätter oavsett vad som händer tills den dag vi dör. Förutsättningarna förändras och vi hanterar det olika. Människor lär av varandra och dras till varandra, men följderna är inte alltid så lätta att handskas med......
The Heart of the World
The Heart of the World
När dörren öppnas : godnattsagor för vuxna
När dörren öppnas : godnattsagor för vuxna
Regrettably, I am About to Cause Trouble
Regrettably, I am About to Cause Trouble