Richard Martin Boeken

The narrative features a vibrant cast of characters whose surreal experiences challenge the boundaries of reality and language. With a playful and imaginative tone, it invites readers to embrace the absurdity of life, reminiscent of a lively night at Fenway. The characters, each with unique quirks, create a tapestry of interactions that reflect the chaotic beauty of existence. The book promises an engaging and addictive reading experience, encouraging readers to dive into its unrestrained world.

An exploration of fundamentalism in Islam from the ninth century to the present.

In this groundbreaking account of an energy revolution in the making, award-winning science writer Martin introduces thorium, a radioactive element and alternative nuclear fuel that is far safer, cleaner, and more abundant than uranium.

By all markers, Richard's life was a success: he was happily married, a great father, and lived a fulfilling life, professionally and personally. But the pressures of a highflying legal career, his increasing social commitments, and family illness all took their toll. As his life crumbled around him, Richard fought hard to get to grips with the mental illness taking over his life.

Everything good in Joe Magellan's life—family, teaching career, sanity—has been undermined by his baffling compulsion: breaking the world record for flagpole-sitting. Through the years Joe has made seven attempts at the record, his best effort a measly eleven days. Oranges begins on January 20, 1981, the day Joe is ‘cured’ of his compulsion at Dr. Malcolm Kerridge's 'Out, Damn Obsession!' seminar. Alas, the charlatan's cure does not take. Joe immediately stumbles upon the perfect flagpole, sixty feet high, and, before long, to the horror of his wife and son, he climbs up and settles in on a ten-foot-square redwood platform for one final assault on the record, while Clover and Nate run the little café below. Joe's pursuit of the pole-sitting grail is disrupted by Clover's budding artistic aspirations; by Nate's rebellion at J. Edgar Hoover Middle School; by the seductions of Joe by an ex-seminar mate and of Clover by an art gallery owner; by the commercialization and massive popularity of the pole-sitting enterprise; and by the ruthless Shipwreck Blake, who both terrorizes and inspires Joe.

Critical assessment of the role architecture and design play in David Lynch's films.

The first and only comprehensive manual covering eight decades of multi- disciplinary research that informs a core competency in the aetiology, prevalence, consequences, and management of procedure induced anxiety experienced by children undergoing medical intervention. A clear and accessible guide for all medical professionals caring for children.

This new edition introduces the core elements of ancient Greek and Roman narratives about immortal gods and heroic humans and their influence throughout history. This book offers a clear, concise, and accessible introduction to classical mythology for students, scholars, and the general reader.

From one of today’s foremost scholars, a lively retelling of the timeless tales… Here are the myths that have influenced so much of our cultural heritage. Such age-old stories as the tragic love of Orpheus and Eurydice or Demeter’s loss of her daughter, Persephone, resonate strongly with readers even today. In this book the rousing adventures of the heroes Herakles, Theseus, and Perseus are intertwined with the tragedies of immortal Prometheus and mortal Oedipus, the amorous escapades of Zeus, the trickery of Hermes, and the ecstasy of Dionysus. In-depth introductions to each section deepen your understanding of the myths—and heighten your reading pleasure. Presented in simple yet elegant prose, these tales emerge in brilliant new life. From the creation battle of the gods and Titans to Odysseus’ return home from the Trojan War, this indispensable volume contains fifty-six legendary stories—handed down from generations past—that will continue to captivate readers for generations to come.