Christopher L. Miller ist Professor an der Yale University mit Schwerpunkten in Französisch sowie in afrikanischen und afroamerikanischen Studien. Seine Arbeit befasst sich mit dem afrikanistischen Diskurs im Französischen und erforscht die komplexen Verbindungen zwischen der französischen Sprache und afrikanischer Identität. Durch seine Analyse beleuchtet Miller, wie afrikanische Darstellungen und Stereotypen in Literatur und Kultur geformt wurden. Seine Forschung liefert tiefe Einblicke in koloniale und postkoloniale Beziehungen und deren literarische Ausprägungen.
Der dreizehnjährige Hunter Brown entdeckt an seinem letzten Schultag ein geheimnisvolles Buch und einen Schlüssel, die ihn in die übernatürliche Welt Solandria führen. Dort wird er Teil des Wortkrieger-Widerstands und muss sich einer gefährlichen Mission stellen, um seine Seele und die Zukunft Solandrias zu retten.
Im letzten Band der Hunter-Brown-Trilogie hat Hunter sein Gedächtnis verloren und kämpft darum, sich an seine Vergangenheit in Solandria zu erinnern. Während er von einem unheimlichen Spion beobachtet wird, entwickelt sich seine Suche nach seinem Vater und dem geheimnisvollen Auge der Wahrheit zu einer tödlichen Jagd.
Nach seiner Rückkehr aus Solandria wird Hunter Brown von seinen Freunden nicht ernst genommen und fühlt sich verfolgt. Neue Freunde, Trista und Rob, unterstützen ihn. Doch beim Jahrmarkt werden sie von Schatten angegriffen und gelangen erneut nach Solandria. Dort müssen sie die verstreuten "Sieben" finden und gegen den brutalen Xaul kämpfen.
A Journey of Fulfilment, Inspiration, Success and Happiness
Exploring the theme of contentment, this book challenges readers to reassess their lives and appreciate what they already possess. It encourages a shift in perspective, highlighting the importance of gratitude and self-acceptance. Through thoughtful insights and practical exercises, it guides individuals towards realizing that fulfillment often lies in recognizing the abundance within their current circumstances, rather than striving for more.
This book presents a political chronology while showcasing the diverse individual experiences and cultures that make up American society.
A study of representations of the French Atlantic slave trade in the history, literature, and film of France and its former colonies in Africa and the Caribbean.
In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, students will be up and running with AngularJS in their Microsoft .NET environment. Using a straightforward, step- by-step approach, each lesson builds on their .NET skills and knowledge, helping them quickly learn the essentials of AngularJS, and use it to streamline any web development project.
Build fast, reliable web applications using the latest web development technologies. This book provides step-by-step learning through the process of transforming a "traditional" web app into a high-performing progressive web app, leveraging principles and lessons taught throughout the book. You will learn to improve the performance, reliability, reach, and user engagement of mobile web applications through the use of specific, practical examples. Because most non-trivial web applications developed today use JavaScript frameworks, you will learn about the most popular frameworks offering a PWA right out of the box, including React, Preact, Vue.js, Angular, and Ionic. You also will learn which tools to enlist to measure your applications performance, such as Googles Lighthouse. Beginning Progressive Web App Development includes best practices to make your app work even when an end user has a poor or no Internet connection, and to send notifications and reminders with the Notification and Push APIs to keep your users engaged. You will come away with an understanding of the technologies--application shells, server push technology, and caching--that will allow you to rapidly deliver content to your users. As important as it is to provide mobile users with a great experience, the principles of PWAs are not limited to smartphones. Most of what you will learn in this book is directly applicable to web applications on all screen sizes. What You'll Learn: Achieve nearly instant loading times Implement service workers to make your app load faster and work while users are offline Keep users engaged with web notifications Measure the performance and reach of your web applications Transform your existing web app into a progressive web app Create a progressive web app from scratch Understand what building a truly fast web app entails with Googles PRPL pattern This book is for web developers with prior JavaScript experience. Dennis Sheppard, VP of Technology at NextTier Education, has been developing web applications for more than 10 years in a variety of industries, including education, insurance, and finance. Much of his career has been focused on building apps that run on the mobile web
Exploring the whimsical question of anvils falling from the sky, this book delves into the absurdities of cartoon physics and the humor inherent in slapstick comedy. It invites readers to ponder the logic behind such fantastical occurrences while also reflecting on the nature of creativity and imagination. Through engaging anecdotes and playful illustrations, the narrative celebrates the joy of embracing silliness and the unexpected twists that life can bring.
The novel presents a humorous critique of the eccentric composer Simon Silber through the eyes of his increasingly frustrated biographer. As he documents Silber's bizarre musical creations, such as an hour-long rendition of the "Minute Waltz" and compositions made from crow caws, the biographer's disdain for his subject grows. This satirical exploration not only highlights Silber's inflated self-importance but also delves into the absurdity of artistic pretensions, blending high entertainment with sharp wit.