James Arthur Anderson Knihy

Stephen King's significant impact on horror fiction is underscored by the sale of over 350 million copies of his works, establishing him as a cultural icon. Despite his widespread popularity, his writing has garnered mixed reviews, with both acclaim and criticism from scholars and reviewers. Interestingly, his contributions to literature have not been extensively explored in academic circles, highlighting a gap in critical discourse regarding his influence and legacy in popular culture.

In bringing together seminal articles on the foundations of research, the first volume of Neurocomputing has become an established guide to the background of concepts employed in this burgeoning field. Neurocomputing 2 collects forty-one articles covering network architecture, neurobiological computation, statistics and pattern classification, and problems and applications that suggest important directions for the evolution of neurocomputing.James A. Anderson is Professor in the Department of Cognitive and Linguistic Sciences at Brown University. Andras Pellionisz is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at New York Medical Center and a Senior National Research Council Associate to NASA. Edward Rosenfeld is editor and publisher of the newsletters Intelligence and Medical Intelligence.

The discovery of a 300-year-old grave during the construction of a strip mall and housing development unleashes an ancient evil in a small New England town. As the untouched forest is disturbed, the townspeople must confront the dark forces awakened by this disruption, leading to a gripping tale of horror and suspense. The narrative explores themes of environmental destruction and the consequences of disturbing the past, as the town grapples with the sinister presence now haunting their lives.

Exploring Stephen King's fiction through a Darwinist hermeneutic lens, this critical study uniquely blends scientific, literary, and philosophical approaches. It delves into the themes and narratives within King's works, offering fresh insights into his storytelling and character development while examining the underlying evolutionary concepts that shape his narratives.

In a gripping tale of horror, fourteen-year-old Jake Harrison's summer takes a dark turn when his friend vanishes near an old monastery. As Jake and his friends delve into the abbey's secrets, they confront unimaginable terrors and must battle an evil force to save their comrade. The collection of short stories explores the eerie landscapes of H.P. Lovecraft's Rhode Island, featuring characters like an artist haunted by his creations and a book collector uncovering Lovecraft's legacy. Expect thrills and chills throughout.

Focusing on Ray Bradbury's literary significance, this revised edition delves into five stories from his collection, The Illustrated Man, analyzing their structuralist elements and the overarching narrative framework. It explores major themes and narrative techniques that define Bradbury's work, showcasing his impact on the genre and his transition from pulp to serious literature. This comprehensive examination highlights both his popular success and critical acclaim, affirming his status as a seminal author in science fiction.