Amanda Miller Knihy

The 1830s to the 1930s saw the rise of large-scale industrial mining in the British imperial world. Elizabeth Carolyn Miller examines how literature of this era reckoned with a new vision of civilization where humans are dependent on finite, nonrenewable stores of earthly resources, and traces how the threatening horizon of resource exhaustion worked its way into narrative form. Britain was the first nation to transition to industry based on fossil fuels, which put its novelists and other writers in the remarkable position of mediating the emergence of extraction-based life. Miller looks at works like Hard Times, The Mill on the Floss, and Sons and Lovers, showing how the provincial realist novel's longstanding reliance on marriage and inheritance plots transforms against the backdrop of exhaustion to withhold the promise of reproductive futurity. She explores how adventure stories like Treasure Island and Heart of Darkness reorient fictional space toward the resource frontier. And she shows how utopian and fantasy works like "Sultana's Dream," The Time Machine, and The Hobbit offer imaginative ways of envisioning energy beyond extractivism. This illuminating book reveals how an era marked by violent mineral resource rushes gave rise to literary forms and genres that extend extractivism as a mode of environmental understanding

This book takes readers on a journey through America's most fascinating places, from the vibrant cities of the East Coast to the majestic natural wonders of the West. With vivid descriptions and stunning imagery, the authors capture the essence of America, inviting readers to explore the country's rich history and culture.

Where you are currently at in your life does not have to be where you end up in your life. Your life is a novel filled with chapters.How many chapters will be in your novel? That is a question that only you can answer. We get trapped reading or reliving the same chapter in our life, unwilling to turn the page and move on to a new beginning.When it comes to your book, you are the author, editor, and illustrator. If you don’t like something in your book, rewrite the story or improve your next chapter

Engaging photographs and straightforward text help toddlers learn about healthy eating through vibrant fruits and vegetables. The book emphasizes the importance of good nutrition in a fun and accessible way, making it ideal for introducing young children to healthy food choices.

Stuck indoors due to relentless snow, twins Matthew and Emma find excitement when their secret purple key begins to glow, summoning them back to Lilagold Land. Upon arrival, they discover a devastated town and a distressed friend, Kenley, who urgently needs their assistance. As they embark on this new adventure, they must confront the evil that has overtaken the land once again, testing their bravery and resourcefulness in a quest for survival and restoration.

Pat is an enormous brat who resists authority and thrives on breaking rules. His adventures take him through chaotic experiences at school, home, and the zoo, where he often makes silly mistakes and lands in trouble. The story explores whether Pat will continue his rebellious ways or learn to make better choices, providing a humorous look at the consequences of his actions and the possibility of growth.

In a thrilling turn of events, Emma and Matthew's last-minute trip to the library leads them into a fantastical realm filled with dragons and wizards. Summoned by a benevolent wizard, they embark on a mission to save the creatures of Lilagold land from impending doom. Along their journey, they discover the importance of teamwork and friendship as they face magical challenges and confront the evil Lizard. The duo must balance their heroic quest with the urgency of completing their science project for Ms. Simmons.

Sometimes when we have a moment, it all becomes still. Sometimes when we breathe alone it loses momentum and will. Sometimes when a heart beats fast, it's longing to be kept. And sometimes when you can't speak aloud, the silence chooses a breath.

A very simple introduction to the sport of swimming.