Then I will write several instances of the three parts that stuck out. In this opinion post, I will outline procedural rhetoric as I understood it. The following parts were applied analyses of procedural rhetoric of videogames in three domains of persuasion: politics, advertising and learning. Part one consisted of the first chapter where Bogost elaborated quite extensively on various concepts like rhetoric, procedurality, and features of videogames which these lead to his concept of procedural rhetoric. The book delivered some interesting insights on how videogames can be expressed as a persuasive medium, although parts of it are hard to follow, given my psychology background. When it comes to persuasive videogames, I’d say the same things, in addition to Ian Bogost’s (Georgia Tech) book: “ Persuasive Games: The expressive power of videogames”. If you ask me about persuasion in the media, I’d just spout out theories, like the elaboration likelihood model and theory of reasoned action.
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7/6/2023 0 Comments The unwanteds book 1Alex is very forgiving and gives many people second chances, even when it ends up harming him. He can be rash to others at times, and can be oblivious to how others are feeling, especially when it comes to romance. He tries to help others even when he can't, though he struggles with his own emotions and telling others how he's actually feeling. Alex really cares about people in trouble, and isn't afraid to risk things to help others. He later became the head mage of Artimé.Īlex is a hardworking leader, despite claiming otherwise, who is often selfless and empathetic. He was declared Unwanted and purged from Quill after an unspecified number of infractions. Be careful!Īlexander (" Alex") was the main protagonist of the original Unwanteds series, and was the twin brother of Aaron Stowe. You are at risk of major spoilers if you haven't read up to the newest installment in the series. This article contains heavy discussion of plot details from the newest Unwanteds Quests books. 7/6/2023 0 Comments In a guava orchardAfter years of failure at school, failure at work, of spending his days dreaming in tea stalls, it does not seem as if Sampath is going to amount to much-until one day he climbs a guava tree in search of peaceful contemplation and becomes unexpectedly famous as a holy man, sending his tiny town into turmoil. Sampath Chawla was born in a time of drought into a family not quite like other families, in a town not quite like other towns. Now available for the first time as a Grove Press paperback, Hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard -Desais dazzling debut novel-is a wryly hilarious and poignant story that simultaneously captures the vivid culture of the Indian subcontinent and the universal intricacies of human experience. Book Synopsis Winner of the 2006 Man Booker Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction for her second novel The Inheritance of Loss, Kiran Desai is one of the most talented writers of her generation. About the Book First published in Great Britain in 1998 by Faber and Faber Ltd-Title page verso. 7/6/2023 0 Comments No exit a novelThe deadly circumstances in which the film’s small group of central characters find themselves force each of them to reveal their true colors, with often deadly results. Thus, more than the character going on a journey that makes them change and grow, the narrative focuses on who a person actually is. In an interview, Power explained that his film explores how people react when put under extraordinary pressure. Aspects like the story’s high stakes, hostile setting, and frequent twists also make it a worthy basis for a tense film. According to the director, the script remains relatively faithful to the novel due to the latter’s intriguing character-driven plot. The film’s screenplay, penned by Andrew Barrer and Gabriel Ferrari, was directed by Damien Power. The mystery thriller is based on the 2017 novel of the same name by Taylor Adams and seemingly follows the fictional book’s narrative quite closely. No, ‘No Exit’ is not based on a true story. If you’re beginning to wonder whether ‘No Exit’ is based on a true story or not, we can point you in the right direction. However, the events seen in the movie are also comfortably in the realm of possibility as crazier things have been known to happen in real life. The film follows a remarkable narrative that sets up circumstances to make for a highly intriguing, edge-of-your-seat situation. 7/6/2023 0 Comments Eleanor Roosevelt by Ann WeilIn 1905, after a long courtship, she married her distant cousin Franklin Delano Roosevelt, a charming, Harvard graduate in his first year of law school at Columbia University. She became involved with the settlement house movement, teaching immigrant children and families on Rivington Street. Roosevelt returned to New York for her social debut in 1902. Her teacher, Mademoiselle Marie Souvestre, with her passionate embrace of social issues, opened Roosevelt up to the world of ideas and was an early force in Roosevelt’s social and political development. In 1899, Roosevelt began her three years of study at London’s Allenswood Academy, where she became more independent and confident. She was raised by her harsh and critical maternal grandmother, who damaged Eleanor’s self-esteem. Her family was affluent and politically prominent, and while her childhood was in many ways privileged, it was also marked by hardship: her father’s alcoholism, as well as the deaths of both parents and one of her brothers before she was ten years old. Born on Octoin New York City, Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was the first of Elliot and Anna Hall Roosevelt’s three children. Now, with my own family, I have tried to re-create some of the celebrations. When our family moved to the United States, we continued with our Diwali celebrations. My mother would cook for days, our home would be decorated with lights, we would get new clothes and money (if we were lucky) from visiting friends and family, we would see Ram Leela (street theater retelling the stories of Ramayana), and there would be fireworks at every home and neighborhood to delight all. In Sanyukta's words: "Celebrating Diwali is one of my fondest memories of growing up in Delhi, India. She is the author of various research publications Happy Diwali! is her first children's book. Sanyukta Mathur is a social scientist and studies how to improve the health and well-being of young people around the world. Christy Ottaviano Books About the Author: Excitement, history, and traditions abound in this vibrant celebration of Diwali, complete with a glossary, and delicious recipes for mango lassi, sukhe aloo, and puri. This joyful family story follows a little girl from dawn to dusk as she draws rangolis to welcome guests, prepares food with her family including pani puri and chana masala, dresses up in colorful clothing, participates in the puja, and lights the diyas in honor of Diwali: the Hindu festival of lights. For readers who enjoy the Celebrate the World board books. A radiant picture book celebration of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. 7/6/2023 0 Comments Lord Mouse by Mason ThomasHe knew it’d be difficult trying to free Lord Garron but he’s never failed a job and he wasn’t going to start now. Mouse may be a master thief but he has a firm rule of never taking rescue jobs so when someone offers him a ton of gold for his troubles, Mouse can’t say no. But Mouse is unprepared for the dangers behind the plot to make Lord Garron disappear. Falling for a nobleman can lead to disaster. Falling for a client can lead to mistakes. Making matters worse, Mouse is distracted by Garron’s charm and unyielding integrity. Now, they must escape an army of guardsmen, a walled keep and a city on lockdown, and a ruthless mage using her power to track them. Getting Garron out of his tower prison is the easy part. But he cannot turn his back on that much coin-enough to buy a king’s pardon for the murder charge hanging over his head. He’s no altruistic hero, and something about the job reeks. The job? Free Lord Garron, the son of a powerful duke arrested on trumped up charges in a rival duchy. When a stranger with a hefty bag of gold seduces him to take on a task, Mouse knows he’ll regret it. Sure, his methods may not make him many friends, but he works best alone anyway. Available at: Dreamspinner Press & Amazonīlurb: Scoundrel by nature and master thief by trade, Mouse is the best there is. For decades, Jack has urged investors to invest in ultra-low-cost index funds. This strategy is favored by Warren Buffett, who said this about Bogle: “If a statue is ever erected to honor the person who has done the most for American investors, the hands-down choice should be Jack Bogle. This tenth anniversary edition includes updated data and new information but maintains the same long-term perspective as in its predecessor.īogle has also added two new chapters designed to provide further guidance to investors: one on asset allocation, the other on retirement investing.Ī portfolio focused on index funds is the only investment that effectively guarantees your fair share of stock market returns. While the stock market has tumbled and then soared since the first edition of Little Book of Common Sense was published in April 2007, Bogle’s investment principles have endured and served investors well. Bogle describes the simplest and most effective investment strategy for building wealth over the long term: buy and hold, at very low cost, a mutual fund that tracks a broad stock market Index such as the S&P 500. Bogle reveals his key to getting more out of investing: low-cost index funds. The Little Book of Common Sense Investing is the classic guide to getting smart about the market. 7/5/2023 0 Comments Amor towles eve in hollywoodThe story is filled with extravagant parties, alcohol, jazz bands, mansions, relatively famous figures, impulsiveness and unpredictability. The way I see it, this book takes a look at the side of life we all know exist, but we keep pretending it doesn’t. Rules of Civility by Amor Towles offers what I see as a more unique perspective on the 1930s and 40s whereas most books and works of art portray the people living during that time period as being religiously-guided and well-mannered folk, this book paints a whole different picture. This is as far as I’ll go in revealing anything about the story, because I believe that this is one of those books that is better experienced when you know less about it. This encounter changes their lives forever, introducing them to a world that goes far beyond the simple pleasures of the poor. 7/5/2023 0 Comments Nochlin why have there beenNochlin’s message could not be more urgent: as she herself put it in 2015, ‘there is still a long way to go’. ‘Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists?’ has become a rallying cry that resonates across culture and society. The question ‘Why have there been no great women artists’ is simply the top tenth of an iceberg of misinterpretation and misconception, writes Nochlin. With reference to Louise Bourgeois, Cindy Sherman and many more, Nochlin diagnoses the state of women and art with unmatched passion and precision. Written in an era of thriving feminist theory, as well as queer theory, race and postcolonial studies, ‘Thirty Years After’ is a striking reflection on the emergence of a whole new canon. In this stand-alone anniversary edition, Nochlin’s influential essay is published alongside its reappraisal, ‘Thirty Years After’. With unparalleled insight, Nochlin lays bare the acceptance of a white male viewpoint in art historical thought as not merely a moral failure, but an intellectual one. Instead, she dismantles the very concept of greatness, unravelling the basic assumptions that created the male-centric genius in art. Nochlin refuses to handle the question of why there have been no ‘great women artists’ on its own, corrupted, terms. At once challenging and enlightening, it is never less than fully engaging, enticing the reader to question their own assumptions and to set off in new directions. It remains fundamental to any appreciation of art today. Linda Nochlin’s landmark essay heralded the dawn of a feminist history of art. |