Author Unknown

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An exploration of the darker corners of ancient Rome to spotlight the strange sorcery of anonymous literature. From Banksy to Elena Ferrante to the unattributed parchments of ancient Rome, art without clear authorship fascinates and even offends us. Classical scholarship tends to treat this anonymity as a problem or game—a defect to be repaired or mystery to be solved. Author Unknown is the first book to consider anonymity as a site of literary interest rather than a gap that needs filling. We can tether each work to an identity, or we can stand back and ask how the absence of a name affects the meaning and experience of literature. Tom Geue turns to antiquity to show what the suppression or loss of a name can do for literature. Anonymity supported the illusion of Augustus’s sprawling puppet mastery (Res Gestae), controlled and destroyed the victims of a curse (Ovid’s Ibis), and created out of whole cloth a poetic persona and career (Phaedrus’s Fables). To assume these texts are missing something is to dismiss a source of their power and presume that ancient authors were as hungry for fame as today’s. In this original look at Latin literature, Geue asks us to work with anonymity rather than against it and to appreciate the continuing power of anonymity in our own time.

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Genre : Literary Criticism
Author : Tom Geue
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Release : 2019-09-17
File : 377 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9780674242401


Author Unknown

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From the professor who invented literary forensics--and fingered Joe Klein as the author of Primary Colors--comes the inside story of how he solves his most challenging cases Don Foster is the world's first literary detective. Realizing that everyone's use of language is as distinctive as his or her DNA, Foster developed a revolutionary methodology for identifying the writer behind almost any anonymous document. Now, in this enthralling book, he explains his techniques and invites readers to sit by his side as he searches a mysterious text for the clues that whisper the author's name. Foster's unique skills first came to light when a front-page New York Times article announced his discovery that a previously unattributed poem was written by Shakespeare. A few weeks later, Foster solved the mystery that had obsessed America for months when he identified Joe Klein as the author of Primary Colors. Foster also took on a case involving the elusive Thomas Pynchon. And his contributions to the Unabomber and JonBenet Ramsey cases have led the FBI and several police forces to hire him to train their organizations. Introducing a fascinating new field of forensics, Author Unknown will appeal to mystery fans--and to everyone interested in words and the writer's craft.

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Genre : True Crime
Author : Don Foster
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
Release : 2014-02-04
File : 343 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781466864252


V V V

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April 1,2016 a handwritten journal was discovered at a police station located in Winnipeg,Manitoba containing numerous cypher codes and unique literatures .A thorough forensic examination was conducted on the journal and provided no DNA or fingerprint evidence . Believed to have been the works of the suspect connected to several homicides that occurred December 4,2015 and January 29,2016 all in South East Manitoba . The suspect believed to be responsible goes by the name V.V.V. (Veni Vedi Vici) . Police are urgently requesting the publics help deciphering some of the codes and recognizing the unique style of literature , as they may contain valuable information on the identity of the writer and or the individual(s) involved in these crimes . The journal was reproduced in its original form with no alterations to further assist the public in identifying the author. Discretion is advised as some of the cyphers may contain disturbing descriptions of the crimes above mentioned .The police have believed to have deciphered some of the codes but won't release which ones or what information was uncovered with the Possiblity other messages may be hidden within these codes . Any information uncovered in this journal would assist in this ongoing investigation ,Thank you for your assistance .

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Genre : Poetry
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Publisher : FriesenPress
Release : 2018-10-04
File : 234 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781525536816


Poems That Touch The Heart

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With over 650,000 copies in print, Poems That Touch The Heart is America's most popular collection of inspirational verse.

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Genre : Poetry
Author : A.L. Alexander
Publisher : Doubleday
Release : 2012-02-08
File : 457 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9780307489623


Author Unknown

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Are you on a fast track to nowhere, running from life's alligators, watching dreams vaporize, or crashing into yourself head-on? Are you sick of Mondays, easy-believisms, shallow relationships, self-help books, broken promises, and dead religion? We all need hope and help in our search for identity, purpose, love, and spirituality. Truth can be hard to see, but freeing to find. If you feel empty, afraid, uptight, or alone...these pages lead you in victory's miraculous dance with life, love, and God. Written by a farm boy who's been there, walked across America twice, braved Afghanistan's war zones, sat with foreign dignitaries, survived near-fatal wrecks, and confronted fear to defend the powerless and declare Love's practical message...

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Genre : Body, Mind & Spirit
Author : Greg Benner
Publisher : Xulon Press
Release : 2012-03
File : 414 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781619967465


Community Of Insecurity

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Exploring the formation, evolution and effectiveness of the regional security arrangements of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), Nathan examines a number of vital and troubling questions: * why has SADC struggled to establish a viable security regime? * why has it been unable to engage in successful peacemaking?, and * why has it defied the optimistic prognosis in the early 1990s that it would build a security community in Southern Africa? He argues that the answers to these questions lie in the absence of common values among member states, the weakness of these states and their unwillingness to surrender sovereignty to the regional organization. Paradoxically, the challenge of building a co-operative security regime lies more at the national level than at the regional level. The author's perspective is based on a unique mix of insider access, analytical rigour and accessible theory.

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Genre : Political Science
Author : Laurie Nathan
Publisher : Routledge
Release : 2016-05-23
File : 200 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781317163398


Doing The China Tango

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Winning in China requires time, commitment, and knowledge. Conducting business as usual is not how to accomplish objectives. Authors Alan Refkin and Scott D. Cray enjoy success conducting business in China because they know that the rules there are different. Now, they open up their playbooks so you can succeed where others fail. This guidebook can help you under-stand Chinese businesspeople, gain acceptance among Chinese with influence, cultivate and maintain meaningful relationships, and navigate the connections between business and government. Most Chinese businesspeople want to know the type of person they are dealing with. Learn how to convey your business knowledge, character, and outlook on key topics in order to forge valuable connectionsoften over a dinner table or at karaoke rather than in a boardroom. China is unlike any other business environment that youll encounter, but it is filled with opportunities. Arm yourself with the tools you need to negotiate and succeed, and start Doing the China Tango.

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Genre : Business & Economics
Author : Scott Cray
Publisher : iUniverse
Release : 2012-05-17
File : 216 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781475916775


Imagined Mobility

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This book critically examines the history and current issues on the migration of Indian students to Australia.

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Genre : Political Science
Author : Michiel Baas
Publisher : Anthem Press
Release : 2012-10
File : 277 Pages
ISBN-13 : 085728231X


Right Here Right Now

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In this timely and insightful new book, Stephen J. Harper, Canada's 22nd Prime Minister, draws on a decade of experience as a G-7 leader to help leaders in business and government understand, adapt, and thrive in an age of unprecedented disruption. The world is in flux. Disruptive technologies, ideas, and politicians are challenging business models, norms, and political conventions everywhere. How we, as leaders in business and politics, choose to respond matters greatly. Some voices refuse to concede the need for any change, while others advocate for radical realignment. But neither of these positions can sustainably address the legitimate concerns of disaffected citizens. Right Here, Right Now sets out a pragmatic, forward-looking vision for leaders in business and politics by analyzing how economic, social, and public policy trends--including globalized movements of capital, goods and services, and labour--have affected our economies, communities, and governments. Harper contends that Donald Trump's surprise election and governing agenda clearly signal that political, economic, and social institutions must be more responsive to legitimate concerns about public policy, market regulation, immigration, and technology. Urging readers to look past questions of style and gravitas, Harper thoughtfully examines the substantive underpinnings of how and why Donald Trump was able to succeed Barack Obama as President of the United States, and how these forces are manifesting themselves in other western democracies. Analyzing international trade, market regulation, immigration, technology, and the role of government in the digital economy, Harper lays out the case for pragmatic leadership as a proven solution to the uncertainty and risk that businesses and governments face today.

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Genre : Political Science
Author : Stephen J. Harper
Publisher : Signal
Release : 2018-10-09
File : 242 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9780771038631


Trigger

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Roy Rogers' golden palomino, Trigger, was the perhaps the most famous horse in film--more popular than the man himself among certain fans. In its expanded second edition, this detailed look at the animals and men who created the legend of "the smartest horse in the movies" examines the life story of the original Trigger--and his doubles, particularly Little Trigger, the extraordinary trick horse. Movies in which Trigger appeared without Rogers are discussed. More than 200 photographs (90 new to this edition) and 30,000 words of additional material are included, covering unresolved aspects of Trigger's story, controversies surrounding the sale of the Roy Roger's Museum collection and the fate of his legacy.

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Genre : Biography & Autobiography
Author : Leo Pando
Publisher : McFarland
Release : 2019-03-26
File : 374 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781476671635