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Is the tick a machine or a machine operator? Is it a mere object or a subject? With these questions, the pioneering biophilosopher Jakob von Uexküll embarks on a remarkable exploration of the unique social and physical environments that individual animal species, as well as individuals within species, build and inhabit. This concept of the umwelt has become enormously important within posthumanist philosophy, influencing such figures as Heidegger, Merleau-Ponty, Deleuze and Guattari, and, most recently, Giorgio Agamben, who has called Uexküll \"a high point of modern antihumanism.\" A key document in the genealogy of posthumanist thought, A Foray into the Worlds of Animals and Humans advances Uexküll's revolutionary belief that nonhuman perceptions must be accounted for in any biology worth its name; it also contains his arguments against natural selection as an adequate explanation for the present orientation of a species' morphology and behavior. A Theory of Meaning extends his thinking on the umwelt , while also identifying an overarching and perceptible unity in nature. Those coming to Uexküll's work for the first time will find that his concept of the umwelt holds out new possibilities for the terms of animality, life, and the whole framework of biopolitics itself.

When Mabelline sets out on a journey to visit her pen pal Rosa, she doesn't expect to be staying quite as long as she does. Mabelline quickly takes Rosa and her son Carlos to her heart, but she knows right away there is something different about the boy. When tragedy occurs, Mabelline becomes responsible for Carlos as he struggles to fit into a world based on rules he doesn't understand, and finds himself in serious trouble. This unlikely pair takes us on an emotional journey that warms the heart whilst illustrating the difficulties someone with Asperger Syndrome encounters trying to hold down a job as a flower grower, make friends, talk to girls, and cope with life.

'If you have ever wondered how you might have felt and reacted had you lived in Palestine and heard tales about a wonderful 'Teacher' performing miracles down in Galilee, you will definitely enjoy this book.' Farifteh V.

We can't ever go back, but some journeys require walking the same path again. When three young women set off on a hike through the wilderness they are anticipating the adventure of a lifetime. Over the next five days, as they face up to the challenging terrain, it soon becomes clear they are not alone and the freedom they feel quickly turns to fear. Only when it is too late for them to turn back do they fully appreciate the danger they are in. As their friendship is tested, each girl makes an irrevocable choice; the legacy of which haunts them for years to come. Now in their forties, Samantha, Lisa and Nicole are estranged, but decide to revisit their original hike in an attempt to salvage what they lost. As geography and history collide, they are forced to come to terms with the differences that have grown between them and the true value of friendship.

Décryptez Des vies en mieux d'Anna Gavalda avec l'analyse du PetitLittéraire.fr! Que faut-il retenir de l'ouvrage Des vies en mieux, le roman qui se propose de croiser les récits de trois héros désabusés par la vie qui finissent par reprendre leur destin en main? Retrouvez tout ce que vous devez savoir sur ces histoires dans une analyse complète et détaillée.Vous trouverez notamment dans cette fiche: • Un résumé complet • Une présentation des personnages principaux tels que Billie, Franck, Matilde et Yann • Une analyse des spécificités de l'œuvre: \"Un roman sociétal\", \"Une quête de soi\" et \"Le style narratif\"Une analyse de référence pour comprendre rapidement le sens de l'œuvre. LE MOT DE L'ÉDITEUR: « Dans cette nouvelle édition de notre analyse de Des vies en mieux (2017), avec Éléonore Quinaux et Florence Balthasar, nous fournissons des pistes pour décoder ce chef-d'œuvre contemporain. Notre fiche de lecture permet de faire rapidement le tour de l'œuvre et d'aller au-delà des clichés. » Juliette Nève À propos de la collection LePetitLittéraire.fr: Plébiscité tant par les passionnés de littérature que par les lycéens, LePetitLittéraire.fr est considéré comme une référence en matière d'analyse d'œuvres classiques et contemporaines. Nos analyses, disponibles aux formats papier et numérique, ont été conçues pour guider les lecteurs à travers toute la littérature. Nos auteurs combinent théories, citations, anecdotes et commentaires pour vous faire découvrir et redécouvrir les plus grandes œuvres littéraires.LePetitLittéraire.fr est reconnu d'intérêt pédagogique par le ministère de l'Éducation. Plus d'informations sur lepetitlitteraire.fr

England, 1962.Seventeen-year-old Radford arrives at Goodwin Manor, a home for boys who have 'been found by trouble'.Watched over by the enigmatic Teddy, life at the Manor offers a fragile peace at best, as the coldest winter in three centuries sets in.

An elderly man, living alone in the suburbs, thinks back on his life—the missed opportunities, the shocking betrayals, the rare moments of joy. When his 10-year-old neighbor hides in his garden one afternoon, they begin an unexpected friendship that gives them a reprieve from their individual struggles. The boy, left to his own devices by his mother, finds solace in gardening and playing chess with his new friend, who is still battling the demons of his past. When a sinister figure enters the boy's life, he has to choose between his burgeoning friendship and blood ties. Can the old man protect the boy he has come to know—and redeem the boy he once was? A poignant novel by a fresh new voice, The Promise Seed will linger long after the last page is turned.

In Snippy and Snappy, we are introduced to brother and sister field mice living in a cozy nook in a hay field. One day Snippy and Snappy wander away from home while playing with their mother’s yarn ball. Their journey takes them to a house full of mysterious things. Gág’s delightfully detailed illustrations capture the coziness, wonder, and playfulness of their adventures.

Décryptez La Chambre des officiers de Marc Dugain avec l'analyse du PetitLittéraire.fr! Que faut-il retenir de La Chambre des officiers, roman incontournable de la littérature française? Retrouvez tout ce que vous devez savoir sur cette œuvre dans une analyse complète et détaillée. Vous trouverez notamment dans cette fiche: • Un résumé complet • Une présentation des personnages principaux tels que Adrien Fournier et Henri de Penanster • Une analyse des spécificités de l'œuvre: la focalisation sur l'intime, les thèmes de la guerre et de la chair blessée, le contexte de la Première Guerre mondialeUne analyse de référence pour comprendre rapidement le sens de l'œuvre. Le mot de l'éditeur: « Dans cette nouvelle édition de notre analyse de La Chambre des officiers (2016), avec Dominique Coutant-Defer, nous fournissons des pistes pour décoder ce chef d'œuvre littéraire. Notre analyse permet de faire rapidement le tour de l'œuvre et d'aller au-delà des clichés. » Stéphanie Felten À PROPOS DE LA COLLECTION LePetitLittéraire.fr: Plébiscité tant par les passionnés de littérature que par les lycéens, LePetitLittéraire.fr est considéré comme une référence en matière d'analyse d'œuvres classiques et contemporaines. Nos analyses, disponibles aux formats papier et numérique, ont été conçues pour guider les lecteurs à travers toute la littérature. Nos auteurs combinent théories, citations, anecdotes et commentaires pour vous faire découvrir et redécouvrir les plus grandes œuvres littéraires. LePetitLittéraire.fr est reconnu d'intérêt pédagogique par le ministère de l'Éducation. Plus d'informations sur http://www.lepetitlitteraire.fr

Jonathan Rowe examines David and Jonathan's friendship in the context of what ancient readers would have understood as the 'natural' loyalty to their families. He focuses on the conflicting moral goods between which the men choose, seeking to understand the dynamics of the narrative consonant with ancient society. Rowe discusses theoretical issues of interpretation and summarises how Bakhtin's theory of heteroglossic voices can be utilised to understand the narrative. He deliberates over the key aspects of family life in the world described by the Old Testament, surveys approaches to the study of the family among anthropologists and, finally, states how anthropology can inform the interpretation of the biblical text. Starting from the concept of 'hegemonic masculinity', Rowe examines how men in general are presented positively, and then shows how Jonathan, David and Saul measure up to these standards. Rowe concludes that although Jonathan was disloyal to his family, something that implied readers would have censured, the books of Samuel present this disloyalty as honourable, thus making a theological point about fidelity to the house of David.