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After 1989, capitalism has presented itself as the only realistic
political economic system. What effects has this 'capitalist
realism' had on work, culture, education and mental health? Is it
possible to imagine an alternative to capitalism that is not some
throwback to discredited models of state control? FOREWORD BY ZOE
FISHER, INTRODUCTION BY ALEX NIVEN AND AFTERWORD BY TARIQ GODDARD.
This collection of writings by Mark Fisher, author of acclaimed
Capitalist Realism, argues that we are haunted by futures that
failed to happen. Fisher searches for the traces of these lost
futures in the work of David Peace, John Le Carre, Christopher
Nolan, Joy Division, Burial and many others. THIS BRAND NEW EDITION
FEATURES A NEW INTRODUCTION BY MATT COLQUHOUN AND NEW AFTERWORD BY
SIMON REYNOLDS.
Few works can claim to form the foundation stones of one entire
academic discipline, let alone two, but Thucydides's celebrated
History of the Peloponnesian War is not only one of the first great
works of history, but also the departure point from which the
modern discipline of international relations has been built. This
is the case largely because the author is a master of analysis;
setting out with the aim of giving a clear, well-reasoned account
of one of the seminal events of the age - a war that resulted in
the collapse of Athenian power and the rise of Sparta - Thucydides
took care to build a single, beautifully-structured argument that
was faithful to chronology and took remarkably few liberties with
the source materials. He avoided the sort of assumptions that make
earlier works frustrating for modern scholars, for example seeking
reasons for outcomes that were rooted in human actions and agency,
not in the will of the gods. And he was careful to explain where he
had obtained much of his information. As a work of structure - and
as a work of reasoning - The History of the Peloponnesian War
continues to inspire, be read and be taught more than 2,000 years
after it was written.
What exactly are the Weird and the Eerie? In this new essay, Mark
Fisher argues that some of the most haunting and anomalous fiction
of the 20th century belongs to these two modes. The Weird and the
Eerie are closely related but distinct modes, each possessing its
own distinct properties. Both have often been associated with
Horror, yet this emphasis overlooks the aching fascination that
such texts can exercise. The Weird and the Eerie both fundamentally
concern the outside and the unknown, which are not intrinsically
horrifying, even if they are always unsettling. Perhaps a proper
understanding of the human condition requires examination of
liminal concepts such as the weird and the eerie. These two modes
will be analysed with reference to the work of authors such as H.
P. Lovecraft, H. G. Wells, M.R. James, Christopher Priest, Joan
Lindsay, Nigel Kneale, Daphne Du Maurier, Alan Garner and Margaret
Atwood, and films by Stanley Kubrick, Jonathan Glazer and
Christoper Nolan."
Edited and with an introduction by Matt Colquhoun, this collection
of lecture notes and transcriptions reveals acclaimed writer and
blogger Mark Fisher in his element - the classroom - outlining a
project that Fisher's death left so bittersweetly unfinished.
Beginning with that most fundamental of questions - "Do we really
want what we say we want?" - Fisher explores the relationship
between desire and capitalism, and wonders what new forms of desire
we might still excavate from the past, present, and future. From
the emergence and failure of the counterculture in the 1970s to the
continued development of his left-accelerationist line of thinking,
this volume charts a tragically interrupted course for thinking
about the raising of a new kind of consciousness, and the cultural
and political implications of doing so. For Fisher, this process of
consciousness raising was always, fundamentally, psychedelic - just
not in the way that we might think...
The symbiotic relationship of man and non-human animals is the
result of a long intertwined history of the evolution of
biological, social and cultural needs. This book explores the
development of that relationship. The use, abuse, care, dedication
and devotion that have been part of our history living with other
animals. Complex, changing and with competing demands the issue of
animal welfare can be seen as a `wicked' one, with poor animal
welfare reflective of a poor system. The aim of this broad survey
of animal welfare is to understand why those animal-keeping
practices are the way they are and what we need to do to change
them. This book will be of interest to researchers, workers and
students of animal welfare and anyone interested in exploring the
relationship of man and animals.
Few works can claim to form the foundation stones of one entire academic discipline, let alone two, but Thucydides's celebrated History of the Peloponnesian War is not only one of the first great works of history, but also the departure point from which the modern discipline of international relations has been built. This is the case largely because the author is a master of analysis; setting out with the aim of giving a clear, well-reasoned account of one of the seminal events of the age – a war that resulted in the collapse of Athenian power and the rise of Sparta – Thucydides took care to build a single, beautifully-structured argument that was faithful to chronology and took remarkably few liberties with the source materials. He avoided the sort of assumptions that make earlier works frustrating for modern scholars, for example seeking reasons for outcomes that were rooted in human actions and agency, not in the will of the gods. And he was careful to explain where he had obtained much of his information. As a work of structure – and as a work of reasoning – The History of the Peloponnesian War continues to inspire, be read and be taught more than 2,000 years after it was written.
Por que algunos logran convertirse en millonarios mientras otros
solo suenan con llegar a serlo? El millonario Mark Fisher ha
escrito una guia clara y estimulante. Es que un millionario trabaja
el doble que el resto de los mortales? Con un dialogo agil y una
accion llevada como una novela de suspense, el millionario Mark
Fisher ha escrito una guia clara y convincente que resultara muy
estimulante para sus lectores. Despues de todo, lo que
verdaderamente le ha importado a Mark Fisher en su vida ha sido
poder demostrar a los hombres de poca fe el extraordinario poder de
nuestras facultades mentales.
This revised set of resources for Cambridge IGCSE, IGCSE (9-1) and
O Level Business Studies syllabuses (0450, 0986, 7115) is
thoroughly updated for first examinations from 2020. This
coursebook contains exam-style case studies and stimulus material
from businesses around the world - ranging from a social enterprise
in China to a fast food outlet in Zimbabwe. These give an
international view of the real world applications of Business
Studies theory. This book provides comprehensive exam support with
questions to help students practise and build their confidence with
the subject. The final chapter gives revision tips and advice on
writing well-structured answers. The answers to the coursebook
questions are in the teacher's resource. For free revision support,
go to the Cambridge University Press website.
Edited by Darren Ambrose and with a foreword by Simon Reynolds,
this comprehensive collection brings together the work of acclaimed
blogger, writer, political activist and lecturer Mark Fisher (aka
k-punk). Covering the period 2004 - 2016, the collection will
include some of the best writings from his seminal blog k-punk; a
selection of his brilliantly insightful film, television and music
reviews; his key writings on politics, activism, precarity,
hauntology, mental health and popular modernism for numerous
websites and magazines; his final unfinished introduction to his
planned work on "Acid Communism"; and a number of important
interviews from the last decade.
Do those who succeed work harder than those who only dream about
success? Are they smarter, luckier, more ruthless? And does
financial success bring happiness? These perennial questions are
perhaps more timely than ever. "The Instant Millionaire" answers
them in the unforgettable voice of a very wise and wealthy old man.
Known as the "Instant Millionaire" because he grasped the true
secret of making a fortune overnight, this sage mentors a young man
with frustrated dreams and nine-to-five disappointments. In
practical, ready-to-implement lessons, he reveals the ideas and
actions that can give anyone the mentality of a millionaire. This
simple yet powerful mental shift paves the way not only for
financial success but also for profound personal fulfillment and
well-being.
What do you do if you find yourself weeping in the stalls? How
should you react to Jude Law's trousers or David Tennant's hair?
Are you prepared to receive toilet paper in the post? What if the
show you just damned turns out to be a classic? If you gave it a
five-star rave will anyone believe you? Drawing on his long years
of experience as a national newspaper critic, Mark Fisher answers
such questions with candour, wit and insight. Learning lessons from
history's leading critics and taking examples from around the
world, he gives practical advice about how to celebrate, analyse
and discuss this most ephemeral of art forms - and how to make your
writing come alive as you do so. Today, more people than ever are
writing about theatre, but whether you're blogging, tweeting or
writing an academic essay, your challenges as a critic remain the
same: how to capture a performance in words, how to express your
opinions and how to keep the reader entertained. This inspirational
book shows you the way to do it. Foreword by Chris Jones, Chief
theater critic, Chicago Tribune
The essays in "The Resistible Demise of Michael Jackson"
consummately demonstrate that writing on popular culture can be
both thoughtful and heartfelt. The contributors, who include
accomplished music critics as well as renowned theorists, are some
of the most astute and eloquent writers on pop today. The
collection is made up of new essays written in the wake of
Jackson's death, and includes Barney Hoskyns' classic "NME" piece
written at the time of "Thriller", and contributions from Ian
Penman, David Stubbs, Paul Lester, and Chris Roberts.
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Savage Messiah (Paperback)
Laura Grace Ford; Introduction by Mark Fisher; Preface by Greil Marcus
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R960
Discovery Miles 9 600
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Savage Messiah collects the entire set of Laura Grace Ford's
fanzine to date. Part graphic novel, part artwork, the book is both
an angry polemic against the marginalization of the city's working
class and an exploration of the cracks that open up in urban space.
With an introduction by Mark Fisher and a foreword by Greil Marcus.
Over 50 hands-on recipes that will help you develop amazing
real-time applications using GPIO, RS232, ADC, DAC, timers, audio
codecs, graphics LCD, and a touch screen About This Book * This
book focuses on programming embedded systems using a practical
approach * Examples show how to use bitmapped graphics and
manipulate digital audio to produce amazing games and other
multimedia applications * The recipes in this book are written
using ARM's MDK Microcontroller Development Kit which is the most
comprehensive and accessible development solution Who This Book Is
For This book is aimed at those with an interest in designing and
programming embedded systems. These could include electrical
engineers or computer programmers who want to get started with
microcontroller applications using the ARM Cortex-M4 architecture
in a short time frame. The book's recipes can also be used to
support students learning embedded programming for the first time.
Basic knowledge of programming using a high level language is
essential but those familiar with other high level languages such
as Python or Java should not have too much difficulty picking up
the basics of embedded C programming. What You Will Learn * Use
ARM's uVision MDK to configure the microcontroller run time
environment (RTE), create projects and compile download and run
simple programs on an evaluation board. * Use and extend device
family packs to configure I/O peripherals. * Develop multimedia
applications using the touchscreen and audio codec beep generator.
* Configure the codec to stream digital audio and design digital
filters to create amazing audio effects. * Write multi-threaded
programs using ARM's real time operating system (RTOS). * Write
critical sections of code in assembly language and integrate these
with functions written in C. * Fix problems using ARM's debugging
tool to set breakpoints and examine variables. * Port uVision
projects to other open source development environments. In Detail
Embedded microcontrollers are at the core of many everyday
electronic devices. Electronic automotive systems rely on these
devices for engine management, anti-lock brakes, in car
entertainment, automatic transmission, active suspension, satellite
navigation, etc. The so-called internet of things drives the market
for such technology, so much so that embedded cores now represent
90% of all processor's sold. The ARM Cortex-M4 is one of the most
powerful microcontrollers on the market and includes a floating
point unit (FPU) which enables it to address applications. The ARM
Cortex-M4 Microcontroller Cookbook provides a practical
introduction to programming an embedded microcontroller
architecture. This book attempts to address this through a series
of recipes that develop embedded applications targeting the
ARM-Cortex M4 device family. The recipes in this book have all been
tested using the Keil MCBSTM32F400 board. This board includes a
small graphic LCD touchscreen (320x240 pixels) that can be used to
create a variety of 2D gaming applications. These motivate a
younger audience and are used throughout the book to illustrate
particular hardware peripherals and software concepts. C language
is used predominantly throughout but one chapter is devoted to
recipes involving assembly language. Programs are mostly written
using ARM's free microcontroller development kit (MDK) but for
those looking for open source development environments the book
also shows how to configure the ARM-GNU toolchain. Some of the
recipes described in the book are the basis for laboratories and
assignments undertaken by undergraduates. Style and approach The
ARM Cortex-M4 Cookbook is a practical guide full of hands-on
recipes. It follows a step-by-step approach that allows you to
find, utilize and learn ARM concepts quickly.
What do you do if you find yourself weeping in the stalls? How
should you react to Jude Law's trousers or David Tennant's hair?
Are you prepared to receive toilet paper in the post? What if the
show you just damned turns out to be a classic? If you gave it a
five-star rave will anyone believe you? Drawing on his long years
of experience as a national newspaper critic, Mark Fisher answers
such questions with candour, wit and insight. Learning lessons from
history's leading critics and taking examples from around the
world, he gives practical advice about how to celebrate, analyse
and discuss this most ephemeral of art forms - and how to make your
writing come alive as you do so. Today, more people than ever are
writing about theatre, but whether you're blogging, tweeting or
writing an academic essay, your challenges as a critic remain the
same: how to capture a performance in words, how to express your
opinions and how to keep the reader entertained. This inspirational
book shows you the way to do it. Foreword by Chris Jones, Chief
theater critic, Chicago Tribune
Chillingham Castle is considered by many as a forboding place where
spirits lurk in every corner. Therefore it is no surprise that it
hails the title of the most haunted castle in Britain. This book
combines the gruesome history, the reported paranormal activity and
the experiences of a regular visitor.
The Master's Slave: Elijah John Fisher A Biography
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