A dazzling group biography of the early twentieth-century thinkers who transformed the way the world thought about math and science Inspired by Albert Einstein's theory of relativity and Bertrand Russell and David Hilbert's pursuit of the fundamental rules of mathematics, some of the most brilliant minds of the generation came together in post-World War I Vienna to present the latest theories in mathematics, science, and philosophy and to build a strong foundation for scientific investigation. Composed of such luminaries as Kurt Gö and Rudolf Carnap, and stimulated by the works of Ludwig Wittgenstein and Karl Popper, the Vienna Circle left an indelible mark on science. Exact Thinking in Demented Times tells the often outrageous, sometimes tragic, and never boring stories of the men who transformed scientific thought. A revealing work of history, this landmark book pays tribute to those who dared to reinvent knowledge from the ground up.
She had escaped hell... Karmyn had always seen things, things that she couldn't explain. She knew there was a veil between the world that most people lived in and the one that waited to devour them. She had lived a life of fear watching the evil of the world destroy anything that wasn't strong enough to fight back. Karmyn had found herself in the world of exorcist. There was more to fear here, but there was also power here; the power to fight back. Hell refused to be forgotten. She wasn't alone anymore, but that just made her more afraid of taking those she cared about with her. She is haunted by visions that are so twisted with reality that she isn't sure what is real anymore. The only thing she is sure of is Dev, the one person she can't live without and the one in the most danger as she is demented.
Tish, Kate. Twin sisters. A paranoid killer has grabbed one and locked her up. And where one twin goes the other is sure to follow. That's what the killer is planning on.
Demented Stability follows the perspective of Vincent W. Nash, a serial killer who is trying to figure out why he does the things he does while trying to battle his greatest opponent yet, Westley Roth. While being pursued by military operatives and his own mind.
Every American Wrestling Federation fan knows that, the evil Dr. Demented is the nastiest and most violent pro wrestler around, the man everyone loves to hate. He's always insulting the audience, inflicting pain on the good guys, and yelling his notorious catchphrase. And he always wins, one way or another. So when fourteen-year-old Wesley Brown accidentally discovers the secret identity of Dr. Demented, he freaks out. Now that he recognizes the man behind the mask, Wesley figures he's dead meat...or worse. Wesley knows pro wrestling is just a big show, but he also knows that a monster like Dr. Demented can't be a nice, normal guy out of the ring...can he?
It is the summer after Frenchie Garcia's senior year, and she can't come to grips with the death of Andy Cooper. Her friends don't know that she had a secret crush on her classmate, and they especially don't know that she was with Andy right before he committed suicide. The only person who does know is Frenchie's imaginary pal Em (a.k.a. Emily Dickinson), who she hangs out with at the cemetery down the street. When Frenchie's guilt and confusion come to a head, she decides there is only one way to truly figure out why Andy chose to be with her during his last hours. While exploring the emotional depth of loss and transition to adulthood, Sanchez's sharp humor and clever observations bring forth a richly developed voice.
This is a memoir about a young woman facing struggles with everyday life after growing up with parents that were addicts and siblings taught that violence was necessary and screaming was communication. She went on to seek out help after an internal struggle with seeking help because it appeared as weakness as her alcoholic father had repeatedly told her. She had a long life already, but never expected getting help would be just as difficult in the chaos that had become her life.
Intoxification is the true story about the life of a young girl, beaten down physically and emotionally. Her parents were both neglectful addicts and she was the second oldest of five children. The trials she went through are graphic and not recommended for young readers.
This collection contains three Demented Souls novellas, Crash Crash has done it again. There's a reason for his name. Now he's stuck recovering from his injuries, but is he ready for Amber? Amber has seen it all before. Tough guys and those who never let you see that they're hurting. But she wasn't prepared for one who let people see that soft core. Was there more to the man than just his rough motorcycle club exterior? Can Crash and Amber make it past the rule of never become involved with your patient? Can they make it work or are they destined to wanting each other from afar? Dumbass Dumbass had made some mistakes, but planning the club Independence Day party wasn't going to be one of them. But he'd need some help. When Jailbait stepped up, and took command over the other girls, he noticed her for the first time. But as a prospect, he had no place wanting her. Jailbait liked being around the club, but she wanted more than to be passed around the brothers. Looking far younger than her age wasn't helping. But when the club 4th of July party puts her working with Dumbass, something develops. But is he in a position where it could work? Will he be put off by her past? Club rules and customs might just keep them apart, how would they manage? Kinard Can love survive secrets and lies? Chris Kinard lives a double life. In one he's an emergency room nurse, who saves lives and helps the sick. In the other, he’s the club medic and a member of the Demented Souls MC. While the secrecy of these dual existences heavily weighs on him, Kinard knows he could never turn his back on the brotherhood. Unable to take the soul-crushing stress of the ICU any longer, Deanna prays transferring to the emergency room will be an improvement. While she wasn't counting on another nurse capturing her heart, one look at Kinard made her pulse race. As much as she longs to be with him, Deanna knows there are parts of his life he’s keeping hidden from her. How long can Kinard keep up the charade before his world comes crashing down? Will his web of secrets destroy any chance with Deanna?
This is a detailed, page by page annotation of Samuel Beckett's first published novel, Murphy. In the introduction, Ackerley outlines the history of the novel and the critical debate surrounding it. He gives an account of the vast range of reading that directly influenced Murphy, and a presents a sophisticated discussion of the 'Cartesian catastrophe' at the heart of it. He also includes an extensive bibliography and a thematic index.
