Consolidating and expanding upon the ideas from his previous works (Autistic Symphony, Autistic Songs, and Concerto for Intelligence), Griswold’s Autistic Rhapsody offers a unique and innovative perspective upon the events of the human revolution, including a compelling explanation for the origin of human behavioral modernity. Drawing on the notion of Big History for context and perspective, and challenging the conventional wisdom regarding such topics as human evolution, the Flynn effect and autism, Autistic Rhapsody celebrates human history by offering new insights into how that history has unfolded.
Continuing and expanding upon the themes from his previous works (Autistic Symphony, Autistic Songs, Concerto for Intelligence, and Autistic Rhapsody), Griswold’s Autistic Études presents a series of essays in the form of scholarly articles, outlining unique and thought-provoking insights into the subjects of human intelligence, autism, and human behavioral modernity.
When Ali, a spunky, silent and socially-inept sixteen year-old girl with big dreams to fly, is bombarded with the latest catastrophe of her life: Her mother dies in a mysterious and tragic death in a private asylum in London where she is kept, unleashing a chain of unfortunate events which sends her spiraling into a world of mystery, music, arts, and- the unexpected.
Acclaimed author and critic Hal Duncan turns his analytic eye towards the development and current state of speculative fiction in American and English writing in the pages of Rhapsody. Duncan's trademark wry humor and suffer-no-fools approach to critiquing the genre will make this book more than a resource for students of the field--anyone who enjoys reading tales of the fantastical and strange can find Duncan's insight worthwhile to read again and again.
A French food critic faces his mortality in an “entertaining [and] witty” novel by the New York Times–bestselling author of The Elegance of the Hedgehog (Newsday). In the heart of Paris, in the same posh building made famous in The Elegance of the Hedgehog, Pierre Arthens, the greatest food critic in the world, is dying. Revered by some and reviled by many, Monsieur Arthens has been lording it over the world’s most esteemed chefs for years, passing judgment on their creations, deciding their fates with a stroke of his pen, destroying and building reputations on a whim. But now, during his final hours, his mind has turned to simpler things. He is desperately searching for that singular flavor, that sublime something once sampled, never forgotten, the flavor par excellence. Indeed, this flamboyant and self-absorbed man desires only one thing before he dies: one last taste. Thus begins a charming voyage that traces the career of Monsieur Arthens from childhood to maturity across a celebration of all manner of culinary delights. Alternating with the voice of the supercilious Arthens is a chorus belonging to his acquaintances and familiars—relatives, lovers, a would-be protégé, even a cat. Each will have his or her say about M. Arthens, a man who has inspired only extreme emotions in people. Here, as in The Elegance of the Hedgehog, Muriel Barbery’s story celebrates life’s simple pleasures and sublime moments while condemning the arrogance and vulgarity of power. “Lush and satisfying prose.” —Publishers Weekly
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! Eighteen-year-old Tatie is a dreamer girl from post-communist Slovenia who has one goal in mind: escape the uncreative environment that surrounds her and become a badass Hollywood screenwriter. To get inspiration for her action-packed story, she goes on a student exchange program to Hong Kong and soon finds herself in a series of madcap adventures. When Walt, an ambitious Texan grooming himself to be the next U.S. President, takes interest in her, she's not sure of his sincerity. Especially because he seems to have more in common with her rival, Vivian, who already behaves and dresses as if she were the next Secretary of State. From failed romantic dates to a disastrous babysitting job, Tatie must regain her focus on what she really came to Hong Kong for. She finds comfort in Charlie, the brother she never had and a retired MMA fighter with excellent knowledge of martial arts, who inspires her to follow her passion and offers to write the fight scenes for her screenplay. But her heart has other plans. When she finds out that Walt and Vivian are flying to Beijing the same weekend, she follows them. Juggling her studies and a quirky romance, will she be able to finish her masterpiece before the semester is over? Join Tatie on her adventures and explore the highlights of Hong Kong, China, and Slovenia, learn about legends who made history, find out how Oscar-winning screenplays are written, and get sentimental in a secret bauhinia garden.
Harry's world is changing. He's sixteen with a job and a bank account, which is just as well as he needs the dosh to buy more Thomas the Tank Engine DVDs and kit kats. But how will Harry cope with the daunting prospect of a residential school placement? Can visits to see Peckham's outstanding traffic lights and Aldershot's world class charity shops ease his stress? Or will his blossoming romance with Bernadette prove to be the real help he needs to face an uncertain future?
LONGLISTED FOR THE POLARI CHILDREN'S & YA BOOK PRIZE 'An essential guide' LIZZIE HUXLEY-JONES 'This book is perfect' WENN LAWSON 'One of the most important books in autism literature' CHARLOTTE AMELIA POE 'Wonderfully diverse and vibrant' FOX FISHER In this empowering and honest guide for LGBTQIA+ autistic teens, Erin Ekins gives you all the tools you need to figure out and explore your gender identity and sexuality. From coming out to friends and family, staying safe in relationships and practicing safe sex, through to self-care and coping with bullying, being out and about in the LGBTQIA+ community and undergoing gender transition, this book is filled with essential information, advice, support and resources to help you on your journey, and also works as a primer on all things LGBTQIA+ for non-autistic teens who are just figuring it all out. Written by an inspirational autistic queer woman, this is a must-read for every autistic teen wanting to live their very best queer life.
A celebration of the talents and insights of children on the autism spectrum, The Hidden World of Autism presents a collection of writings and drawings contributed by 21 autistic children. The children's work covers topics that are of primary importance in understanding some of the common experiences that children with autism, and their families, go through. These include life before diagnosis, friendships, relationships, feelings, bullying and the future. A key characteristic of having autism is the inability to express emotions; but too often that prevents children with autism from being listened to. This book gives them both a voice and a forum for creative expression and provides direct insight into what having autism means for the children themselves and how they feel about their experiences. This unique collection provides invaluable insights into the autistic experience for professionals, families and friends of children with autism, as well as the children themselves.
While history has recorded the often prodigious achievements of well-known historical figures it has seldom pointed out the indicators of Asperger's syndrome. This author has identified 12 people from history and recent times who achieved despite traits that are now identified with Asperger's syndrome.
