Bøger af Christopher Rowe

Discover the Power of Purposeful ConnectionsImagine navigating the complexities of human relationships with grace and skill, transforming every interaction into an opportunity for personal and professional growth. "The Art of the Connect: Crafting Relationships with Care and Intention" is your comprehensive guide to becoming a maestro in the subtle symphony of social bonds.Begin your journey with a deep dive into the basics of human engagement, unraveling your motivations and learning to make memorable first impressions. Master the silent language of nonverbal communication and the lighthearted dance of small talk, laying the cornerstone for enduring connections.As you progress through the book, you'll explore the rich tapestry of different types of connections-from the nurturing cocoon of friendships to the enigmatic quest for romantic partners and the strategic alliances of professional networks. Learn not only to embark on these relationships but also to initiate and foster new interactions with poise and confidence.Navigating the digital landscape can be daunting, but our in-depth look at the digital connection empowers you with the etiquette necessary to thrive in the virtual world while maintaining your privacy and setting healthy boundaries.But it's not just about starting relationships; it's about deepening them. Engage with chapters on active listening and story-sharing, the exquisite art of follow-up, and the delicate balance of authenticity and vulnerability that unlocks the deepest levels of trust and integrity.Confront the challenges that come with putting yourself out there, including overcoming fears, rejections, and frustrations, turning them into stepping stones for success. Discover why empathy, compassion, and inclusivity are not just moral choices but strategic ones for a fulfilling life packed with rich, varied connections.As you reach the stirring conclusion of the book, you'll appreciate that the journey to impactful connections is ever-evolving, with infinite possibilities awaiting those who dare to reach out. With "The Art of the Connect" as your compass, you'll not just build networks; you'll inspire communities, nurture professional collaborations, and forge lifelong bonds.Your life is waiting to be transformed-one meaningful connection at a time.

Discover the Secrets of Lifelong Connections in "Lasting Ties"Imagine a life rich with relationships that bloom like a perennial garden, year after year, through every season of life. "Lasting Ties: Mastering the Maintenance of Meaningful Relationships" is your companion on a journey toward nurturing those ties that matter most.Dive into the foundational elements that forge unbreakable bonds in Chapter 1. From the nuances of emotional connections and communication to the steadfast shores of trust and security, learn how to cultivate the deep roots necessary for relationships to flourish.Chapter 2 guides you through the enchanting lifecycle of love. Rediscover the thrill of infatuation, unlock the potential for deepening intimacy, and explore sustain techniques to keep the spark alive. With each page, renew your commitment and celebrate the growth alongside your partner.In Chapter 3, encounter the resilience needed to withstand the tempest of life's challenges. Discover practical strategies for leaning into adversity, emerging stronger and more connected than ever before.Balance is key in any relationship, and in Chapter 4, it becomes clear how to master the give and take. Unravel the mysteries of reciprocity and learn to foster support that flows both ways, ensuring that your relationships are as rewarding as they are generous.Thousands of readers have found their path to deeper intimacy and vulnerability within Chapter 5, rekindling connections that stand the test of time. And as modern life races on, Chapter 6 shows the importance of carving out moments to nurture romance, celebrate together, and keep the connection vibrant and alive.Whether it's deciding on life changes together in Chapter 7, maintaining healthy familial connections in Chapter 8, or cherishing lifelong friendships in Chapter 9, this book provides a blueprint to enrich all aspects of your social world.Life isn't without its trials, and Chapter 10 addresses when relationships falter. Embrace the lessons of letting go and discover the healing process in Chapter 11, equipping you to move forward with strength and grace.Prepare for the evolving landscape of human connections and the impact of technology with the insights in Chapter 12. Nurturing healthy community ties has never been more critical, and this book leads the way."Lasting Ties: Mastering the Maintenance of Meaningful Relationships" isn't just a book; it's an invitation to a life filled with vibrant, meaningful connections that endure. Join the countless who have transformed their relationships and continue the conversation beyond the book-with each page turn, step confidently into a world where every relationship becomes a treasured tie.

"An alien virus ravages the world, with effects as random as a hand of cards. Those infected either draw the black queen and die, draw an ace and receive superpowers, or draw the joker and are bizarrely mutated. Croyd Crenson is the Wild Card's greatest failure--and its greatest success. Dubbed 'The Sleeper,' he randomly undergoes hibernations that can span weeks or even months. After each hibernation, he awakens with a new appearance and set of powers--sometimes a joker, sometimes an ace, and sometimes a combination of both--until exhaustion claims him and his next inevitable sleep shuffles the cards anew. Ever since his initial infection in 1946, he's awoken in a singular body-- until now. His latest awakening has left him split into six different incarnations, each of them a self-contained piece of the original and each with a unique look and set of powers. One of them, at least, recognizes this for the the disaster that it is, and tasks the clever and elusive Tesla--a joker with ace powers--to locate and gather the remaining five versions of himself before sleep claims them again and leaves Croyd permanently fractured. What follows is a journey through Croyd's long and colorful life, through the lens of some who have encountered the world's most unusual wild carder. And as Tesla delves deeper into the investigation, he'll have to work fast, because not every Croyd is as amiable as the first--and they'll do whatever it takes to survive"

The Navigating Fox is a fantastical fable of "knowledgeable creatures", in the vein of Brian Jacques's Redwall series but for adults, by Hugo and Nebula Award finalist Christopher Rowe"Half fable, half caper, and a pure joy to read."-Holly Black, New York Times bestselling author of Book of Night"There's nothing like it; you have to read it." -Alix E. Harrow, New York Times bestselling author of The Once and Future WitchesQuintus Shu'al, the world's only navigating fox, is in disgrace after guiding an expedition to its doom, leaving no survivors. One year later, Quintus is offered the chance to redeem himself: he will need to lead a motley, fractious team-both human and animal-all the way to the gates of Hell.

Studies on the Text of Aristotle's Eudemian Ethics is a companion volume to the critical edition of Aristotle's Ethica Evdemia in the Oxford Classical Text series, edited by Christopher Rowe.

These Prisoning Hills is a post-apocalyptic Appalachian "weird fiction" novella by Hugo and Nebula Award nominee Christopher Rowe."Haunting and heartfelt, violent and vibrant."-Alix E. HarrowDeallocate all implications,Fortran harrows all the nations.In a long-ago war, the all-powerful A.I. ruler of the Voluntary State of Tennessee-Athena Parthenus, Queen of Reason-invaded and decimated the American Southeast. Possessing the ability to infect and corrupt the surrounding environment with nanotechnology, she transformed flora, fauna, and the very ground itself into bio-mechanical weapons of war.Marcia, a former captain from Kentucky, experienced first-hand the terrifying, mind-twisting capabilities of Athena's creatures. Now back in the Commonwealth, her retirement is cut short by the arrival of federal troops in her tiny, isolated town. One of Athena's most powerful weapons may still be buried nearby. And they need Marcia's help to find it.

Stories that sometimes begin in the hills of Kentucky and head out into complicated and sometimes hopeful futures.

Provides a new framework in which to interpret the films of Michael Haneke, including Funny Games, Cache, and others, and to show how the concept of intermediality can be used to expand the possibilities of film and media studies, tying the two more closely together.

Plato's dialogues are usually understood as simple examples of philosophy in action. In this book Professor Rowe treats them rather as literary-philosophical artefacts, shaped by Plato's desire to persuade his readers to exchange their view of life and the universe for a different view which, from their present perspective, they will barely begin to comprehend. What emerges is a radically new Plato: a Socratic throughout, who even in the late dialogues is still essentially the Plato (and the Socrates) of the Apology and the so-called 'Socratic' dialogues. This book aims to understand Plato both as a philosopher and as a writer, on the assumption that neither of these aspects of the dialogues can be understood without the other. The argument of the book is closely based in Plato's text, but should be accessible to any serious reader of Plato, whether professional philosopher, classicist, or student.

The Lysis is one of Plato's most engaging but also puzzling dialogues; it has often been regarded, in the modern period, as a philosophical failure. The full philosophical and literary exploration of the dialogue illustrates how it in fact provides a systematic and coherent, if incomplete, account of a special theory about, and special explanation of, human desire and action. Furthermore, it shows how that theory and explanation are fundamental to a whole range of other Platonic dialogues and indeed to the understanding of the corpus as a whole. Part One offers an analysis of, or running commentary on, the dialogue. In Part Two Professors Penner and Rowe examine the philosophical and methodological implications of the argument uncovered by the analysis. The whole is rounded off by an epilogue of the relation between the Lysis and some other Platonic (and Aristotelian) texts.

The 'Heinemann Advanced History' series offers a differentiation strategy, with books covering AS and A-Level. Exam preparation includes practice questions, advice on what makes a good answer and help for students on interpreting questions and planning essays.