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Style and the Development of Malory’s Morte Darthur
Matthew Collins
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER PRESS
2026
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This book offers a stylistic analysis of Sir Thomas Malory’s Arthuriad, Morte Darthur, combining for the first time linguistic methods and tools to provide new readings of this canonical text. Having subjected the text to digital analysis, the author uses parallel comparison of Morte Darthur’s two earliest versions—one manuscript, one print—as a basis to explore the ways in which texts and styles develop. Such a comparison affords a unique opportunity to understand literary composition and reception at a watershed historical moment by uncovering how the text was constructed, transmitted, classified, and read. This consideration allows us to better understand the manuscript-to-print shift, the changing political landscape precipitated by the end of the Wars of the Roses, and the important literary transition from romance to the novel. This ground-breaking volume is the product of over ten years of study, drawing on the author’s work on information structuring to develop the first complete parallel digital analysis of Morte Darthur. Innovations in corpus linguistics, poetics, narratology, and stylometrics are also applied to present a comprehensive analysis of Malory’s masterpiece. Of interest to a broad academic audience including stylistics, medieval studies, literary studies and digital humanities, the book investigates key current themes in the field—language, source style, and textual unity—in ways that will engage both students getting to grips with Malory and also suggest new methods and perspectives for those familiar with the text.
“Perfect” - The Independent“this beautiful atlas will be the perfect addition to any coffee table” - Better Homes & GardensIntroducing 50 of the world's most magnificent trees for travellers and nature lovers to enjoy from the comfort of an armchair or to seek and behold in the wild.Whether taking in the beautiful cherry blossoms of Japan or a beech forest's seasonal hues in France, The Tree Atlas is the ultimate guide to discovering our planet's most amazing species of tree, as well as better understanding their role in our ever changing ecosystem, and appreciating the restorative effects of visiting these natural wonders in the flesh.Inside The Tree Atlas:50 amazing trees from around the world presented alongside exquisite photography and handy locator mapsKnowledgeable sidebar provides key vitals for each tree including its lifespan, environmental status, and height, plus tips to help you identify each speciesPractical advice on how to see each tree in the wild including where and when to goExpert authors including Matt Collins: head gardener of London's Garden Museum; and Thomas Rutter: horticulturalist and garden writer, offer fascinating insight into each tree's story and what makes it so unique and specialBeautiful bespoke illustrations throughout by Holly Exley Featured trees include: Africa and the Middle East - Carob Tree; Quiver Tree; Dragon's Blood Tree; The Americas - Sugar Maple; Monkey Puzzle, Jacaranda; Asia - Black Mulberry; Coconut Palm; Ginkgo; Europe - Silver Birch; Olive; Almond; Oceania - Karri; Rainbow Eucalyptus; Moreton Bay Fig; and many more Enjoy the calming company of trees in this inspirational guide, which makes the perfect gift or self-purchase treat for nature lovers and adventurers alike.
Shifting Stacks: A Look at the Future of Theological Libraries in Celebration of Atla's 75th Anniversary
Matthew Collins
Atla Open Press
2020
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Do you ever imagine what it would be like to connect with the spirit world?Do you wonder what it might be like to feel euphoric with the light of knowledge filling your body?Do you envision yourself having deep conversations with the spirits as you ponder life and what it's all about?The truth is that all these things can really happen. The spirits love to communicate with you and share your emotions. They are eager to share their spiritual world with you and help you progress in the natural world. They chose you as their companion even before you took your first breath, and they want to be a part of your life. In this book, you will: Discover what a spirit guide isLearn how you can connect with your own spiritual team of guidesFind out all the information you need to know about ascended mastersUncover the secrets of elementals and how to work with themLearn the power of choosing to make friends with nature spiritsDiscover what your true spirit animal isLearn the truth about how large your spiritual support system really isLearn how to work with angels to get what you need All of these various techniques in here will allow you to improve and create a great connection between you and your spirit guide. Your spirit guide is here to help, and through this, you'll be able to come to conclusions on thins of utter importance, thereby improving your life drastically.
A Tract on the Possible and Impossible Cases of Quadratic Duplicate Equalities in the Diophantine Analysis
Matthew Collins
Palala Press
2015
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How did Christianity get shared around the world? And how has Christian belief changed over the last 50 years? Providing some of the answers to these and many other questions, this overview charts the 2,000-year-long history of the world's largest religion.A History of Christianity covers everything from the world of the Old Testament to Christianity in the 21st century, including topics such as the early martyrs, the birth of the monasteries, the Crusades, the Reformation, and the rise of the Church in the Americas and Africa.Explore the wide-ranging beliefs and doctrines found within the Church and the role Christianity plays in people's lives. Discover the key events, figures, and movements that helped shape the Church, with a fresh and highly visual approach.In this Christianity book, you can find: - An accessible illustrated guide to the key events and thinkers of the last 2,000 years of Christianity- Detailed contextual illustrations, maps, and annotated works of art- Insightful quotes from Christian thinkers and the Bible- Chapters outlining different elements of Christianity and important moments that shaped beliefs including: The Roots of Christianity, Challenges to the Early Church, The Renaissance, Social Issues & Activism, and moreBeautifully illustrated, clearly presented, and written in an accessible style, this guide is the ideal companion for those who want to know about the history of the Church. This is a great guide for readers looking for a clear and accessible introduction to Christianity.
This book constitutes an examination of key sobriquets found among the Qumran Dead Sea Scrolls. Its primary focus is literary rather than historical and concentrates on the function of the sobriquets as labels utilised positively or negatively within the sectarian compositions. Noting the presence of ‘standard' and ‘variant' forms of these designations, this study examines the differing form and function of the sobriquets across the range of texts in which they appear. More specifically, it attempts to demonstrate that over time they underwent a developmental process, changing in form and perhaps denotation. Adopting a chronological schema that posits a Formative, Early and Late Sectarian Period, and concentrating on the sobriquets ‘the Teacher of Righteousness' and ‘the Spouter of the Lie', this investigation observes a development from contextualised scriptural typologies towards titular forms constituting discrete elements of sectarian terminology. A more general evolutionary trend towards a definite (‘standard') form is also highlighted, with so-called variants representing earlier stages in this process (further demonstrated by means of a supplementary case study involving the sobriquet, ‘the Seekers of Smooth Things').Comparison of these results with sociological insights, drawing upon the sociology of deviance and ‘labelling theory', suggests that this phenomenon can be understood against a wider context of labelling practices. Thus it is demonstrated that the sobriquets function as tools for labelling deviance and affirming positive counterparts. Furthermore, it is suggested that the move towards definite titular forms reflects a process of role engulfment, increased prototypically and the ultimate acquisition of ‘master status'.
In 1947 a Bedouin shepherd discovered a cave in the Judean wilderness containing ancient scrolls which were older than 2,000 years. In the years to follow ten more caves and hundreds more scrolls were found. What are these scrolls and what significance and value do they have for understanding Judaism and Christianity? This examination of the Dead Sea Scrolls takes as its primary focus the many perplexing issues and questions to have arisen since their initial discovery in 1947. Concentrating on those scrolls coming from 11 caves in the vicinity of Khirbet Qumran, it addresses their significance for our understanding of the social, cultural, political and religious diversity of the Second Temple period. In doing so, it sheds light upon such topics as: the discovery and publication of the scrolls; their historical and archaeological context; the content of the manuscripts; their relation to biblical texts and known apocryphal/pseudepigraphal literature; the community behind the texts; the relationship with early Christianity; and the modern impact and reception of the discovery within both academia and popular culture.
This book constitutes an examination of key sobriquets found among the Qumran Dead Sea Scrolls. Its primary focus is literary rather than historical and concentrates on the function of the sobriquets as labels utilised positively or negatively within the sectarian compositions. Noting the presence of 'standard' and 'variant' forms of these designations, this study examines the differing form and function of the sobriquets across the range of texts in which they appear. More specifically, it attempts to demonstrate that over time they underwent a developmental process, changing in form and perhaps denotation. Adopting a chronological schema that posits a Formative, Early and Late Sectarian Period, and concentrating on the sobriquets 'the Teacher of Righteousness' and 'the Spouter of the Lie', this investigation observes a development from contextualised scriptural typologies towards titular forms constituting discrete elements of sectarian terminology. A more general evolutionary trend towards a definite ('standard') form is also highlighted, with so-called variants representing earlier stages in this process (further demonstrated by means of a supplementary case study involving the sobriquet, 'the Seekers of Smooth Things').Comparison of these results with sociological insights, drawing upon the sociology of deviance and 'labelling theory', suggests that this phenomenon can be understood against a wider context of labelling practices. Thus it is demonstrated that the sobriquets function as tools for labelling deviance and affirming positive counterparts. Furthermore, it is suggested that the move towards definite titular forms reflects a process of role engulfment, increased prototypically and the ultimate acquisition of 'master status'.
A History of Christianity
Michael Collins; Matthew A. Price
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
2024
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How did Christianity get shared around the world? And how has Christian belief changed over the last 50 years? Providing some of the answers to these and many other questions, this overview charts the 2,000-year-long history of the world's largest religion. A History of Christianity covers everything from the world of the Old Testament to Christianity in the 21st century, including topics such as the early martyrs, the birth of the monasteries, the Crusades, the Reformation, and the rise of the Church in the Americas and Africa. Explore the wide-ranging beliefs and doctrines found within the Church and the role Christianity plays in people's lives. Discover the key events, figures, and movements that helped shape the Church, with a fresh and highly visual approach. In this Christianity book, you can find: - An accessible illustrated guide to the key events and thinkers of the last 2,000 years of Christianity- Detailed contextual illustrations, maps, and annotated works of art- Insightful quotes from Christian thinkers and the Bible- Chapters outlining different elements of Christianity and important moments that shaped beliefs including: The Roots of Christianity, Challenges to the Early Church, The Renaissance, Social Issues & Activism, and more Beautifully illustrated, clearly presented, and written in an accessible style, this guide is the ideal companion for those who want to know about the history of the Church. This is a great guide for readers looking for a clear and accessible introduction to Christianity.
The President and the Supreme Court
Jr Collins; Matthew Eshbaugh-Soha
Cambridge University Press
2020
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When presidents take positions on pending Supreme Court cases or criticize the Court's decisions, they are susceptible to being attacked for acting as bullies and violating the norm of judicial independence. Why then do presidents target Supreme Court decisions in their public appeals? In this book, Paul M. Collins, Jr and Matthew Eshbaugh-Soha argue that presidents discuss the Court's decisions to demonstrate their responsiveness to important matters of public policy and to steer the implementation of the Court's decisions. Using data from Washington to Trump, they show that, far from being bullies, presidents discuss cases to promote their re-election, policy goals, and historical legacies, while attempting to affect the impact of Court decisions on the bureaucracy, Congress, the media, and the public.
The President and the Supreme Court
Jr Collins; Matthew Eshbaugh-Soha
Cambridge University Press
2020
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When presidents take positions on pending Supreme Court cases or criticize the Court's decisions, they are susceptible to being attacked for acting as bullies and violating the norm of judicial independence. Why then do presidents target Supreme Court decisions in their public appeals? In this book, Paul M. Collins, Jr and Matthew Eshbaugh-Soha argue that presidents discuss the Court's decisions to demonstrate their responsiveness to important matters of public policy and to steer the implementation of the Court's decisions. Using data from Washington to Trump, they show that, far from being bullies, presidents discuss cases to promote their re-election, policy goals, and historical legacies, while attempting to affect the impact of Court decisions on the bureaucracy, Congress, the media, and the public.
T1D Pro: Your G.U.I.D.E. to Type 1 Diabetes Management Achieve world-class A1Cs, sleep better, & live more!
Matthew J. Collins
T1d Pro LLC
2019
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Forget the days of living on the blood sugar roller coaster and get ready to maximize your potential with world-class blood sugar control My name's Matt Collins and I've been a Type 1 diabetic since 1997. Since diagnosis, over 20 years ago, I've improved my A1C from over 8% to the low 5% range. Now, I'm happy to share the exact methods I used to achieve success with Type 1 diabetes via this first edition of T1D Pro. T1D Pro is written and illustrated to provide you a clear-cut blood sugar management G.U.I.D.E. covering five critical areas: Glucose visibility, Understanding, Insulin, Diet, & Exercise.Chapters include: The exact methods I used to lower my A1C from 8% to the low 5% range. Key tools I implement into my daily routine. How I manage my insulin. What I eat for each meal to maintain optimal control. A step-by-step design to ensure 8 hours of sleep every night, and much more T1D Pro best serves two primary audiences: T1Ds ready to take control and achieve world-class A1Cs and Parents of newly diagnosed T1Ds Now, put your learning caps on and prepare for tight sugars Recommendation: "I have been a Type 1 Diabetic for 8 years and I wish I had this book when I was first diagnosed. Even at this stage I still learned a few things from this informational book. Matt does a great job explaining diabetes and different ways to manage in simple terms that a newly diagnosed or parent of newly diagnosed diabetic can understand and learn from. With friendly images explaining concepts of Type 1 diabetes, Matt even relates the concepts back into his experiences that many diabetics can relate to. I highly recommend this book " Shane Desmond, T1D, Engineer
Batman: White Knight Presents: Harley Quinn takes place two years after Batman: Curse of the White Knight. Azrael has wiped out criminals in Gotham, Jack Napier (formerly The Joker) is dead, Bruce Wayne (Batman) is in prison, and Harley Quinn is adjusting to life as a single mother, raising the twins she had with Jack. But as new villains arise, Harley is forced to dance with madness once again and confront her own past with The Joker and Batman while helping the Gotham City police and an eager young FBI agent uncover the truth behind a series of gruesome murders. This collection also features a chapter from Harley Quinn s newest digital first series, Harley Quinn Black + White + Red, told in a traditional black-and-white format with the colour red uniquely shaping Harley Quinn s story. Collection includes Batman: White Knight Presents: Harley Quinn #1-6 and Harley Quinn Black + White + Red #4.
Two years after Azrael wiped out Gotham s deadliest villains in Batman: Curse of the White Knight, the stage is set for a new criminal uprising. From the shadows, a visionary mastermind known as the Producer is assembling a colourful roster of new rogues headlined by his alluring recruit Starlet, an actor turned serial killer with a vendetta against Gotham s Golden Age film stars. When Starlet s grisly crime scenes hint at an impossible link to the Joker, the GCPD aided by eager young FBI agent Hector Quimby turns to Harley Quinn to crack the case. But Harley is struggling to navigate her new role as a single mother to the late Jack Napier s twins, and revisiting Gotham s underworld even as a good guy will force her to fight her own worst instincts and flirt with danger. Determined to prove she can balance it all, Harley accepts Bruce Wayne s guidance and inches closer to the killer and when the Producer s twisted script comes into full focus, she must confront her past to protect her children and Gotham from a fatal final act. Novelist Katan Collins and artist Matteo Scalera team up for Batman: White Knight Presents: Harley Quinn a thrilling standalone addition to Sean Murphy s White Knight universe, expanding on the events of Batman: White Knight and Batman: Curse of the White Knight. This volume collects all six issues of the original series as well as an in-world bonus story originally published as part of the hit digital series Harley Quinn Black + White + Red.
Learning to Float is a life preserver when you find yourself adrift in the midst of your faith journey. When waves of doubt and anxiety threaten to rise above your head, or when you simply find yourself weary of swimming in the midst of unending waters, this book is your buoy. It's the gentle arms of friends holding you up so that you can breathe, even as currents of questions continue to sweep you up and move you along. It's the comforting whisper in your ear when you need it the most: "It's okay; I've got you. You're not alone." Matthew J. Distefano knows his theology and philosophy, but far more importantly, he is 100-percent authentic. And as he mediates his story through conversation with Michelle Collins-whose wisdom, compassion, and friendship guide him as he articulates his deconstruction process-readers are bound to see parallels to their own journeys and struggles.
Athena - Birkat ha-Minim
Matthew A. (EDT) Collins; Kristina (EDT) Dronsch; Stefanie (EDT) Rabe
De Gruyter
2011
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The projected thirty-volume Encyclopedia of the Bible and Its Reception (EBR) is intended to serve as a comprehensive guide to the current state of knowledge on the background, origins, and development of the canonical texts of the Bible as they were accepted in Judaism and Christianity. Unprecedented in breadth and scope, this encyclopedia also documents the history of the Bible's interpretation and reception across the centuries, not only in Judaism and Christianity, but also in literature, visual art, music, film, and dance, as well as in Islam and other religious traditions and new religious movements. The EBR is also available online. Further information on "The Bible and Its Reception".
The advent of social media offers anthropologists exciting opportunities to extend their research to communities in fresh ways. At the same time, these technological developments open up anthropological fieldwork to different hazards. Networked Anthropology explores the increasing appropriation of diverse media platforms and social media into anthropological research and teaching. The chapters consider the possibilities and challenges of multimedia, how network ecologies work, the ethical dilemmas involved, and how to use multimedia methodologies. The book combines theoretical insights with case studies, methodological sketches and pedagogical notes. Drawing on recent ethnographic work, the authors provide practical guidance in creative ways of doing networked anthropology. They point to the future of ethnography, both inside and outside the classroom, and consider ways in which networked anthropology might develop.