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The Pedantry Trap: Weaponizing the Ego of the Internet

Outrage, Corrections, and the Sociological Mechanics of Information Extraction in Digital Communities

by Robert R. Ferguson ...

If you want to know the quickest way to configure a complex server script, posting a polite question on an online forum will likely yield absolute silence. However, if you log in and confidently post an entirely incorrect solution, you will be flooded with furious experts eager to prove you wrong, providing the perfect answer in the process. This is Cunningham's Law: The fastest way to get the ... Read more

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If you want to know the quickest way to configure a complex server script, posting a polite question on an online forum will likely yield absolute silence. However, if you log in and confidently post an entirely incorrect solution, you will be flooded with furious experts eager to prove you wrong, providing the perfect answer in the process. This is Cunningham's Law: The fastest way to get the
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Scandinavians

In Search of the Soul of the North

by Robert Ferguson ...

"An engaging, layered look into a culture complex enough both to produce stylish rain gear and to embrace the foul weather that necessitates it." — The New York Times Book ReviewWe fill our homes with Nordic furniture; we envy their humane social welfare system and healthy outdoor lifestyle; we devour their crime fiction. Even their strangely attractive melancholia seems to express a stoic, ... Read more

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"An engaging, layered look into a culture complex enough both to produce stylish rain gear and to embrace the foul weather that necessitates it." — The New York Times Book ReviewWe fill our homes with Nordic furniture; we envy their humane social welfare system and healthy outdoor lifestyle; we devour their crime fiction. Even their strangely attractive melancholia seems to express a stoic,
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A Vindication of Monsters

Essays on Mary Wollstonecraft and Mary Shelley

by Lucy Sussex, Nancy Holder, Sara Karloff, Lisa Morton, Carina Bissett, Michele Brittany, Donald Prentice Jr, Ciarán Bruder, Piper Mejia, Anthony P Ferguson, Claire Fitzpatrick, Leslie S Klinger, Lee Murray, Jason Franks, Robert Hood, H K Stubbs, Matthew R Davis, Grant Butlier, Octavia Cade ...

In 1797 an extraordinary visionary died, leaving behind a grieving husband, a two-year-old daughter, and a newborn. The woman was Mary Wollstonecraft, her daughter Fanny Imlay, and her baby Mary Godwin, who, through many trials and tribulations, grew up to become the remarkable Mary Shelley, creator of one of the most important books in literature: Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus. While ... Read more

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In 1797 an extraordinary visionary died, leaving behind a grieving husband, a two-year-old daughter, and a newborn. The woman was Mary Wollstonecraft, her daughter Fanny Imlay, and her baby Mary Godwin, who, through many trials and tribulations, grew up to become the remarkable Mary Shelley, creator of one of the most important books in literature: Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus. While
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Beneath the Waves

A Twenty Ebook Box Set

by Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Steve Vernon, Bonnie Elizabeth, Deb Logan, Rebecca M. Senese, Lisa Silverthorne, Eric Kent Edstrom, Chuck Heintzelman, Stefon Mears, Ron Collins, Robert Jeschonek, Karen L. Abrahamson, Marcelle Dube, Louisa Swann, DeAnna Knippling, Travis Heermann, Leigh Saunders, Alexandra Brandt, P.D. Cacek, Jamie Ferguson ...

Water has always intrigued humanity. We walk along the shores and banks of oceans and waterways, take boats across the surface, or swim in the waters.But water hides secrets - including those of the creatures that live in its depths...- What if mermaids really do exist, and they lure men to their deaths?- Why might bodies suddenly start washing up on shores all around the world?- What if you ... Read more

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Water has always intrigued humanity. We walk along the shores and banks of oceans and waterways, take boats across the surface, or swim in the waters.But water hides secrets - including those of the creatures that live in its depths...- What if mermaids really do exist, and they lure men to their deaths?- Why might bodies suddenly start washing up on shores all around the world?- What if you
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Surnames as a Science

by Robert Ferguson ...

"Surnames as a Science" by Robert Ferguson delves into the fascinating world of surnames, exploring their origins, meanings, and the cultural significance they hold. Ferguson meticulously examines how surnames can reveal insights into family history, migration patterns, and social status. Through a blend of historical research and linguistic analysis, he uncovers the stories behind various ... Read more

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"Surnames as a Science" by Robert Ferguson delves into the fascinating world of surnames, exploring their origins, meanings, and the cultural significance they hold. Ferguson meticulously examines how surnames can reveal insights into family history, migration patterns, and social status. Through a blend of historical research and linguistic analysis, he uncovers the stories behind various
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The Machinery Enthusiast's Library: 12 Essential Reads

The Romance of Modern Mechanism, Machines at Work, The Modern Clock, The Young Mechanic, etc.

by Archibald Williams, Mary Elting, Eugene S. Ferguson, Grace Rogers Cooper, Ward L. Goodrich, A. Russell Bond, James Lukin, Richmond Mill Furnishing Works, Herbert Newton Casson, Robert P. Multhauf ...

The Machinery Enthusiast's Library: 12 Essential Reads explores the intricate and fascinating world of machinery through a diverse array of essays, articles, and excerpts. Delving into the technical marvels and engineering feats that have shaped industries and societies, this anthology offers a compelling narrative that spans several centuries. From the meticulous mechanics of the past to the ... Read more

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The Machinery Enthusiast's Library: 12 Essential Reads explores the intricate and fascinating world of machinery through a diverse array of essays, articles, and excerpts. Delving into the technical marvels and engineering feats that have shaped industries and societies, this anthology offers a compelling narrative that spans several centuries. From the meticulous mechanics of the past to the
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Surnames as a Science

Unraveling the Mysteries of Family Names and Their Evolution

by Robert Ferguson ...

In "Surnames as a Science," Robert Ferguson presents a meticulous exploration of the significance and evolution of surnames. Through a blend of historical analysis and linguistic inquiry, Ferguson examines the origins, meanings, and societal implications of family names, situating them within a broader context of social identity and heritage. His scholarly work employs a clear and engaging ... Read more

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In "Surnames as a Science," Robert Ferguson presents a meticulous exploration of the significance and evolution of surnames. Through a blend of historical analysis and linguistic inquiry, Ferguson examines the origins, meanings, and societal implications of family names, situating them within a broader context of social identity and heritage. His scholarly work employs a clear and engaging
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Urban Western

A Collected Uncollected Anthology

by Stefon Mears, Robert Jeschonek, Michele Lang, Rebecca M. Senese, Jamie Ferguson, Leah R. Cutter, Annie Reed, DeAnna Knippling ...

Enjoy the urban fantasy stories of the Uncollected Anthology: Urban Western now collected in this bundle.Ride along with an elf cowboy, investigate a disappearance in the middle of nowhere, Wyoming, stalk the Badlands with an alpha wolf, head out on a coffee run, out-shoot an Outlaw, prepare for a duel with a side of witchcraft.Explore the Uncollected Anthology with Urban Western!Table of Contents ... Read more

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Enjoy the urban fantasy stories of the Uncollected Anthology: Urban Western now collected in this bundle.Ride along with an elf cowboy, investigate a disappearance in the middle of nowhere, Wyoming, stalk the Badlands with an alpha wolf, head out on a coffee run, out-shoot an Outlaw, prepare for a duel with a side of witchcraft.Explore the Uncollected Anthology with Urban Western!Table of Contents
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Making Conflict Work

Harnessing the Power of Disagreement

by Peter T. Coleman, Robert Ferguson ...

"An excellent workbook-like guide" to the nuts and bolts of professional conflict and the strategies you need to make conflict work for you ( Booklist, starred review).Every workplace is a minefield of conflict, and all office tension is shaped by power. Making Conflict Work teaches you to identify the nature of a conflict, determine your power position relative to anyone opposing you, and use the ... Read more

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"An excellent workbook-like guide" to the nuts and bolts of professional conflict and the strategies you need to make conflict work for you ( Booklist, starred review).Every workplace is a minefield of conflict, and all office tension is shaped by power. Making Conflict Work teaches you to identify the nature of a conflict, determine your power position relative to anyone opposing you, and use the
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Beasties: A Collected Uncollected Anthology

by Angela Penrose, Annie Reed, Leah Cutter, Robert Jeschonek, Rebecca M. Senese, Dayle A. Dermatis, Jamie Ferguson, DeAnna Knippling ...

Series Book 18 - Uncollected Anthology
Enjoy the urban fantasy stories of the Uncollected Anthology: Beasties now collected in this bundle.Discover how to deal with raising chickens and feathered serpents or enjoy some tasty ice cream with a side of monsters. Rid your apartment of something small and...blue? Commute with the dogs or take a strange-looking bird to the vet.Explore the Uncollected Anthology with Beasties!Table of Contents ... Read more

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Enjoy the urban fantasy stories of the Uncollected Anthology: Beasties now collected in this bundle.Discover how to deal with raising chickens and feathered serpents or enjoy some tasty ice cream with a side of monsters. Rid your apartment of something small and...blue? Commute with the dogs or take a strange-looking bird to the vet.Explore the Uncollected Anthology with Beasties!Table of Contents
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Haunted Waters

by DeAnna Knippling, Jeff Wood, Steve Vernon, James Pyles, P. D. Cacek, Charles Eugene Anderson, Tami Veldura, Meyari McFarland, Lou J Berger, Kari Kilgore, Jamie Ferguson, Annie Reed, Debbie Mumford, Robert Jeschonek, Alicia Cay ...

Series Book 3 - The Haunted Anthology
Some hauntings rise with the tide.From storm-lashed coasts to quiet springs, these fifteen stories drift through the spaces where water remembers. Beneath the surface: shipwrecks, spectral whispers, ancestral bargains, and the past still waiting in the pipes.What returns isn’t always flesh or phantom, but the echo of something left unresolved—love, vengeance, memory, regret. Water keeps the shape ... Read more

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Some hauntings rise with the tide.From storm-lashed coasts to quiet springs, these fifteen stories drift through the spaces where water remembers. Beneath the surface: shipwrecks, spectral whispers, ancestral bargains, and the past still waiting in the pipes.What returns isn’t always flesh or phantom, but the echo of something left unresolved—love, vengeance, memory, regret. Water keeps the shape
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The River-Names of Europe

by Robert Ferguson ...

In "The River-Names of Europe," Robert Ferguson embarks on a profound exploration of the etymology and cultural significance of European river names. This meticulously researched work intertwines linguistics, geography, and history, presenting river names as vital narratives of human civilization. Employing a lyrical, yet scholarly style, Ferguson invites readers to consider how these names reveal ... Read more

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In "The River-Names of Europe," Robert Ferguson embarks on a profound exploration of the etymology and cultural significance of European river names. This meticulously researched work intertwines linguistics, geography, and history, presenting river names as vital narratives of human civilization. Employing a lyrical, yet scholarly style, Ferguson invites readers to consider how these names reveal
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