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Nobel Laureate and two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner William Faulkner (1897-1962) was one of America's greatest and most celebrated writers, whose work reflects and, at the same time, questions the South's most deeply held values. His novel The Sound and the Fury is frequently cited as one of the best books of all time, and all of his works powerfully explore complex societal and family issues that continue to be relevant in our own day. Yet, because of his decidedly difficult, stream-of-consciousness style, Faulkner's books remain sadly unknown to many readers.

Here is a thorough, not-overly-complex introduction to the three technical foundations for multimedia applications across the Internet: communications (principles, technologies and networking); compressive encoding of digital media; and Internet protocol and services. All the contributing systems elements are explained through descriptive text and numerous illustrative figures; the result is a book well-suited toward non-specialists, preferably with technical background, who need well-composed tutorial introductions to the three foundation areas. The text discusses the latest advances in...

Selected by Electric Literature as one of the best short story collections of 2016

AN EXTRAORDINARILY RESONANT AND PROPHETIC COLLECTION OF SPECULATIVE SHORT FICTION FOR OUR TECH-SAVVY ERA BY DEBUT AUTHOR ALEXANDER WEINSTEIN

Children of the New World introduces readers to a near-future world of social media implants, memory manufacturers, dangerously immersive virtual reality games, and alarmingly intuitive robots. Many of these characters live in a utopian future of instant connection and technological gratification that belies...

Writing for the Screen is a collection of essays and interviews exploring the art and business of screenwriting. This highly accessible guide to working in film and television includes perspectives and advice from industry insiders on topics such as breaking in; pitching; developing and nurturing business relationships; juggling multiple projects; strategies for contending with the emotional highs and lows of a screenwriting career; and more. Writing for the Screen is an ideal companion to screenwriting and filmmaking classes, bringing the expertise of working...