Michael Griffin

Utopia. Four people living together deep underground in a subterranean facility. All their needs provided for. Except none of them can recall exactly how they came to be there. Where are the others? How long have they been there? When will they get out? As the questions mount, so does the tension. Who will escape Armageddon House.

Armageddon House

Jennie Weiss Block

Reflects intersection between the lives, commitments, and strategies of two highly respected figures Dr. Paul Farmer and Fr. Gustavo Gutierrez joined in their option for the poor, their defense of life, and their commitment to liberation. Farmer has credited liberation theology as the inspiration for his effort to do social justice medicine, while Gutierrez has recognized Farmer's work as particularly compelling example of the option for the poor, and the impact that theology can have outside the church. Draws on their respective writings, major addresses by both at Notre Dame, and a transcript of a dialogue between them. - Amazon.com

conversations between Dr. Paul Farmer and Fr. Gustavo Gutierrez

In the company of the poor

Heralded as one of the leading voices in contemporary weird fiction, Michael Griffin returns with his second collection, The Human Alchemy. Here you will find eleven magnificent tales of the strange and sublime, the familiar and the disquieting, where dreamlike beauty and breathtaking horror intertwine. Featuring an introduction by S.P. Miskowski.

The Human Alchemy

"Bless me Father, for I have sinned," says the penitent to open the dialogue in Catholic confessionals across the globe and throughout the ages. Along with the priest's words, "For your penance . . ." this encounter is an icon of Catholic life. But does the script, and the practices it signifies, have any relevance beyond the confessional? In The Politics of Penance, Michael Griffin responds yes. He explores great figures of the Christian tradition--the early Irish monks, St. Thomas Aquinas, and Pope St. John Paul II--to offer surprising insights for social repair. The result is a new ethic, which Griffin applies to contemporary crises in criminal justice, truth and reconciliation, and the treatment of soldiers returning from war.

Proposing an Ethic for Social Repair

The Politics of Penance

John Stolz

Daniel Bain

The development of unconventional oil and gas shales using hydraulic fracturing and directional drilling is currently a focal point of energy and climate change discussions. While this technology has provided access to substantial reserves of oil and gas, the need for large quantities of water, emissions, and infrastructure raises concerns over the environmental impacts. Written by an international consortium of experts, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the extraction from unconventional reservoirs, providing clear explanations of the technology and processes involved. Each chapter is devoted to different aspects including global reserves, the status of their development and regulatory framework, water management and contamination, air quality, earthquakes, radioactivity, isotope geochemistry, microbiology, and climate change. Case studies present baseline studies, water monitoring efforts and habitat destruction. This book is accessible to a wide audience, from academics to industry professionals and policy makers interested in environmental pollution and petroleum exploration.

Environmental Impacts from the Development of Unconventional Oil and Gas Reserves

Ramsey Campbell

Jeffrey Thomas

Paul Tremblay

John Langan

Daniel Mills

Michael Cisco

Cody Goodfellow

Richard Gavin

Damien Angelica Walters

Nadia Bulkin

Gemma Files

Maura McHugh

Molly Tanzer

Orrin Grey

Rhys Hughes

Janice Lee

Robert Levy

S. P. Miskowski

Nathan Carson

David Nickel

Reginald Oliver

22 Weird tales by a pantheon of top Horror writers, inspired by the classic film "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari." The origins of Noir, Expressionist, Existential, and Horror films to this day carry echos of the film, and these tales express and recombine those themes in each author's inimitable style.

The Madness of Dr. Caligari

This book reflects intersection between the lives, commitments, and strategies of two highly respected figures Dr. Paul Farmer and Fr. Gustavo Gutierrez joined in their option for the poor, their defense of life, and their commitment to liberation. Farmer has credited liberation theology as the inspiration for his effort to do "social justice medicine," while Gutierrez has recognized Farmer's work as particularly compelling example of the option for the poor, and the impact that theology can have outside the church. Draws on their respective writings, major addresses by both at Notre Dame, and a transcript of a dialogue between them.

Conversations with Dr. Paul Farmer and Fr. Gustavo Gutierrez

In the Company of the Poor

Rosemary Chiaferi

Where do I fit in the organization? How can I deal effectively with my supervisors? How do I handle legal and ethical issues? These are some of the most pressing issues interns face when they make the transition from the classroom to the "real world." The authors succeed in creating a book that is thought-provoking and invaluable to human services, counseling, and social work students. The authors draw upon their years of extensive experience--Chiaferi as a psychotherapist and Griffin as a clinical social worker--to provide a first-hand, humanistic, and personable approach to the fieldwork course, effectively addressing the fears and anxieties common to individuals at various stages in their practicum experience.

A Guide for Human Services, Counseling, and Social Work Students

Developing Fieldwork Skills

Brian Evenson

Sunny Moraine

Lucy A. Snyder

Kaaron Warren

Livia Llewellyn

Scott Nicolay

Simon Strantzas

Christopher Slatsky

Craig Laurance Gidney

Brooke Warra

Michael Wehunt

Kristi DeMeester

Betty Rocksteady

Lisa L. Hannett

Kurt Fawver

Anya Martin

LOOMING LOW presents 26 wondrous and unsettling tales that represent some of the best writing from the new golden age of strange literature. Featuring brand new stories from: Nadia Bulkin, Michael Cisco, Kristi DeMeester, Brian Evenson, Kurt Fawver, Gemma Files, Richard Gavin, Craig Laurance Gidney, Michael Griffin, Lisa L. Hannett, Livia Llewellyn, Anya Martin, Daniel Mills, S.P. Miskowski, Sunny Moraine, Scott Nicolay, Betty Rocksteady, Christopher Slatsky, Lucy A. Snyder, Simon Strantzas, Jeffrey Thomas, Damien Angelica Walters, Brooke Warra, Kaaron Warren, Michael Wehunt, and A.C. Wise.

Looming Low

Richard Sorabji

Laura M. Castelli

"Aristotle's Topics is a handbook for dialectic, or philosophical debate between a questioner and a respondent. In book 3, Aristotle develops strategies for arguing about comparative claims, in which properties are said to belong to subjects to a greater, lesser, or equal degree. Aristotle uses a single illustration, the property of choiceworthiness. For instance, should we prefer justice in our friends, or in our adversaries? In this commentary on Topics 3, here translated for the first time into English, Alexander of Aphrodisias argues for Aristotelian views in logic and ethics, and engages in debates with other philosophical schools, notably the Stoics. The commentary provides new evidence for Alexander's theory of the logic of comparison, which is notoriously difficult to fit in the framework of the general theory of deduction (syllogistic) of the Prior Analytics. In addition, Alexander's sensitive discussion of Aristotle's arguments about what is more, less, or equally choiceworthy provides a relatively neglected source for Aristotelian ethics in later antiquity. Finally, Alexander helpfully explains and analyzes Aristotle's often compressed arguments. This volume will be valuable reading for students of Aristotle and later ancient thought, and represents an important stage in the development of Aristotelian logic, ethics, and rhetoric"--

Alexander of Aphrodisias: On Aristotle Topics 3

The poetry of Laurence Whyte (1740–1742) provides a fascinating window into the literary, political, and musical cultures of eighteenth-century Ireland. Situating Whyte as a missing link between the poetic styles and political world views of Jonathan Swift and Oliver Goldsmith, this edition of Whyte’s collected poems, extensively introduced and annotated, brings his engaging, witty, and poignant work to a new readership.

The Collected Poems of Laurence Whyte

Excerpts from a Novel in Progress

Nationwide Butterpump

This book takes the long-view by analysing Islamic State's beginnings in Iraq to their involvement in the Arab Spring and through to the present day.The world is watching IS's advance through the Middle East. The US risks being drawn into another war in the region despite its experiences in Afghanistan and Iraq. IS are creating catastrophic waves across the region, but it is still unclear what lies behind its success.Michael Griffin uncovers the nature of IS through investigating the myriad of regional players engaged in a seemingly endless power game: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey and Iraq, which have all contributed to the success of IS by supplying arms and funds.He foregrounds the story of the uprising against President Assad of Syria, the role played by the Free Syrian Army, Islamist groups, Iran, Hezbollah and Russia, the chemical weapons attacks in 2013 and the House of Commons vote not to impose a no-fly zone over the country.

Rewriting History

Islamic State

Olympiodorus (AD c. 500–570), possibly the last non-Christian teacher of philosophy in Alexandria, delivered 28 lectures as an introduction to Plato. This volume translates lectures 10–28, following from the first nine lectures and a biography of the philosopher published in translation in a companion volume, Olympiodorus: Life of Plato and On Plato First Alcibiades 1–9 (Bloomsbury, 2014). For us, these lectures can serve as an accessible introduction to late Neoplatonism. Olympiodorus locates the First Alcibiades at the start of the curriculum on Plato, because it is about self-knowledge. His pupils are beginners, able to approach the hierarchy of philosophical virtues, like the aristocratic playboy Alcibiades. Alcibiades needs to know himself, at least as an individual with particular actions, before he can reach the virtues of mere civic interaction. As Olympiodorus addresses mainly Christian students, he tells them that the different words they use are often symbols of truths shared between their faiths.

Olympiodorus: On Plato First Alcibiades 10–28

Fred D. Miller, Jr.

Preface -- Conventions -- Abbreviations -- Introduction -- 1. The place of Book 12 in Aristotle's Metaphysics -- 2. Who wrote the commentary on Book 12? -- 3. Critical assessments of Ps.-Alexander -- 4. Ps.-Alexander's interpretation of Metaphysics 12 -- 5. Sources of Ps.-Alexander's commentary on Metaphysics 12 Textual Emendations Translation Notes -- Appendix I: Freudenthal's Comparison of the Two Alexanders -- Appendix II: Comparison of Ps.-Alexander's Readings with the Aristotle Manuscripts -- Bibliography -- English-Greek Glossary -- Greek-English Index -- Index of Passages from Other Works -- Subject Index.

'Alexander': On Aristotle Metaphysics 12

Over the last few years, Michael Griffin has been heralded by critics as an author of breathtaking skill, melding the aesthetics of quiet horror, dreamlike wonder, and the strangeness inherent in the classical weird. Readers have sought his stories, scattered throughout prestigious anthologies, magazines, and limited-edition chapbooks, hoping to assemble their own collections of Griffin's ferocious, poetic fiction. Now, Word Horde presents Michael Griffin's debut collection, The Lure of Devouring Light. Here you will find strange and luminous tales, character-driven, emotionally resonant, and grappling with horrors both everyday and supernatural. Experience for yourself The Lure of Devouring Light.

The Lure of Devouring Light

Jonathan Maberry

Whitley Strieber

Richard Chizmar

Stephen Graham Jones

Seanan McGuire

Ronald Malfi

Scott Sigler

Philip Fracassi

Michelle Belanger

Richard Smoley

R.S. Belcher

J.D. Horn

The highly anticipated follow-up to Booklist’s Top Ten Best Horror of 2016 selection The Gods of H.P. Lovecraft The Demons of King Solomon is the innovative sequel to JournalStone Publishing’s bestselling anthology The Gods of H.P. Lovecraft. This anthology explores the legendary demonic bestiary of King Solomon by bringing together popular authors in horror, occultism, and dark fantasy, including many NY Times bestsellers, as well as featuring original artwork by John Coulthart and descriptions of the demons by Richard Smoley. The mythology of King Solomon and his Solomonic magic played a key role in the history of magic and occultism and influenced countless haunting and fantastical tales. The traditions of goëtia and grimoire owe their uniqueness to the legendary accounts of different classes, abilities, and categories of demons. Asmodeus, Belial, Abyzou, and Marchosias—these cryptic, evocative names continue to fascinate and terrify those who dare to utter them. The Demons of King Solomon collects twelve all-new demonic tales from: Asmodeus (Stephen Graham Jones) Marchosias (Michelle Belanger) Ephippas (Whitley Strieber) Ronove (Ronald Malfi) Amdusias (Philip Fracassi) Hanar (Jonathan Maberry) Ornias (Richard Chizmar) Buer (Scott Sigler) Agaras (R.S. Belcher) Abyzou (J.D. Horn) Caim (Seanan McGuire) Belial (Michael Griffin) Commentary on each demon by Richard Smoley

The Demons of King Solomon

Michael Griffin

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