What is literary theory? Is there a relationship between literature & culture? In fact what is literature & does it matter? These are some of questions addressed by Jonathan Culler in this Very Short Introduction to literary theory Often a controversial subject said to have transformed the study of culture & society in the past two decades literary theory is accused of undermining respect for tradition & truth & encouraging suspicion about the political & psychological implications of cultural projects rather than admiration for great literature Here Jonathan Culler explains 'theory' not by describing warring 'schools' but by sketching key 'moves' theory has encouraged & speaking directly about the implications of theory for thinking about literature human identity & the power of language In this new edition Culler takes a look at new material including the 'death of theory' the links between the theory of narrative & cognitive science trauma theory ecocriticism &

Includes:: a new chapter on ' Ethics & aesthetics' This lucid introduction is useful for anyone who has wondered what all the fuss is about or who wants to think about literature today ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable

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' Literature is not innocent' stated Georges Bataille in this extraordinary 1957 collection of essays arguing that only by acknowledging its complicity with the knowledge of evil can literature communicate fully & intensely These literary profiles of eight authors & their work including Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights Baudelaire's Les Fleurs du Mal & the writings of Sade Kafka & Sartre explore subjects such as violence eroticism childhood myth & transgression in a work of rich allusion & powerful argument ...

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If you're brave helpful honest good to your planet & kind to animals (even ones that don't do much like boring worms) then you too can be a Little Adventurer From the award-winning Philip Ardagh & rising illustration talent Elissa Elwick comes the second instalment in a br&-new picture book series! Meet the Little Adventurers
- Finnegan Sprat Floss & Peanut Each week they meet in their top-secret shed HQ ready to share their fun with you! This week their mission is to spot animals
- creepy-crawly furry or fishy! But animal-spotting day is not without its challenges for such an imaginative troop of friends Even with Sprat's homemade binoculars on-hand hosepipes can be mistaken for snakes dad's broom for a prickly hedgehog &
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- can that really be a grizzly bear lurking behind that bush? With an activity idea & an information page with every story in the series the Little Adventurers four will encourage hours of immersive play & will ignite the imagination of curious explorers everywhere



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In the marvelous Land of Oz magic is always around the next corner Dorothy the Scarecrow & their many friends can't stop plunging into one adventure after another Wonder & magic abound in this collection of " The Forgotten Forest of Oz" " The Secret Island of Oz" & " The Blue Witch of Oz" by award-winning cartoonist Eric Shanower ...

Dental Management of the Medically Compromised Patient is an essential guide to common medical conditions that may alter the dental management of patients This updated concise reference provides the information you need to care for these patients Organization of medical conditions provides a brief overview of the basic disease process epidemiology pathophysiology signs & symptoms laboratory findings & currently accepted medical therapy of each disorder This is followed by a detailed explanation & recommendations for specific dental management Coverage of dosages side effects & drug interactions with medications used in dentistry including those used during pregnancy Chapters focusing on major health problems in the US & other nations include ischemic hearth disease smoking & tobacco use cessation sleep-related breathing disorders sexually transmitted diseases diabetes mellitus & psychiatric disorders Dental management summary table summarizes important factors for consideration in the dental management of medically compromised patients Appendix on the therapeutic management of common oral lesions provides a quick reference to the causative factors clinical description currently accepted therapeutic management & patient education regarding common oral conditions Appendix on alternative & complementary drugs looks at herbal remedies specifically efficacy adverse effectsreactions medical problems drug interactions & dental implications NEW! Chapter on drug & alcohol abuse discusses the effects of marijuana cocaine amphetaminesmethamphetamine & alcohol along with considerations for both medical & dental management NEW! 2009 AAOS statement on Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Bacteremia in Patients with Joint Replacements provides recommendations to supplement practitioners in their clinical judgment regarding antibiotic prophylaxis for patients with a joint prosthesis ...

Original deformed design posable figure series by Mega House Desktop Army! This assortment contains 3 action figures Each stands approx 8 cm tall & comes with accessories ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play After stealing the hearts of TWLIGHT fans as a vampire Robert Pattinson stars as Salvador Dali & romances the poet Federico Garcia Lorca (Javier Beltran) in this historical drama With the Spanish Civil War on the horizon the two artists fall in love as their country is changing around them Matthew Mc Nulty co-stars as the renowned filmmaker Luis Bunuel ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Featuring a & Generation-Y& cast of rising young stars this hard hitting suburban thriller follows a whirlwind day in the hapless lives of small town youth caught in a dead-end post-high school void The journeys of four groups of late teensearly twenty-somethings unfold through four different storylines their separate trails converging in spectacular fashion At the centre of it is Johnny (John Patrick Amedori) who has stolen his dead drug dealer&s stash & now must unload it without getting caught by his associates Now at a massive house party in the heart of Little Athens Arizona everyone is about to face the consequences of their relentless pursuit of sex money & acceptance Actors Jorge Garcia Shawn Hatosy Michelle Horn Erica Leerhsen Rachel Miner Kenny Morrison Leonardo Nam Michael Peña DJ Qualls Jill Ritchie & Eric Szmanda Director Tom Zuber Certificate 18 years & over Year 2005 Languages English Duration 1 hour & 41 minutes (approx) ...

Enjoy reading first words to your baby with beautiful illustrations of the daily bathtime routine Black & white board books are perfect for helping your baby to identify first objects & their very first words The eye-catching foil design will ensure these books will continue to be well-loved throughout their first few formative years Words included Duck Soap Bubbles Towel Pyjamas Your baby will love the shiny coloured foil on every page as they learn the words for this daily routine ...