Books with author Christopher Nokes

This Routledge Revival, first published in 1985, gives detailed attention to the bearing of literary theory on questions of truth, meaning and reference. On the one hand, deconstruction brings a vigilant awareness of the figural and narrative tropes that make up the discourse of philosophic reason. On the other it insists that argumentative rigour cannot be divorced from the kind of close reading that has come to characterize literary theory in its more advanced or speculative forms. This present-day 'contest of faculties' has large implications for philosophers and critics, many of whom will welcome the reissue of such a clear-headed statement of the impact of deconstruction.

This Routledge Revival, first published in 1985, gives detailed attention to the bearing of literary theory on questions of truth, meaning and reference. On the one hand, deconstruction brings a vigilant awareness of the figural and narrative tropes that make up the discourse of philosophic reason. On the other it insists that argumentative rigour cannot be divorced from the kind of close reading that has come to characterize literary theory in its more advanced or speculative forms. This present-day ‘contest of faculties’ has large implications for philosophers and critics, many of whom will welcome the reissue of such a clear-headed statement of the impact of deconstruction.

Getting mail is exciting, but how do letters get from the post office to our mailboxes? Mail carriers make sure we get our mail, so they’re important community helpers. Readers may be familiar with seeing mail carriers at work, but they learn new facts about this career with each turn of the page. This career-oriented information supports common curriculum topics. As readers learn about mail carriers, they also develop their vocabulary with the help of a picture glossary. Also, they strengthen their reading comprehension skills by exploring the close relationship between the manageable text and colorful photographs.

Rose found herself alone as the buffalo moved back into the camp to reach the water. She watched Sergeant Meade disappear into the darkness on his horse with Abigail behind him as the buffalo forced him away from her wagon. He was leaving her! She felt the desertion run deep inside of her. Then the wagon gave way from the pressure of the buffalo. She found herself on the ground about to be trampled when her pony suddenly appeared.Without questioning it, she leaped up on his back as he worked himself through the buffalo. That's when she discovered her pony was being led by the buffalo boy. She was being separated from those she loves. She felt them first, then she saw them. Other Indians in the herd were moving with them. Where were they taking her?

Manifest Destiny was the belief that the United States was meant to reach from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. The story of how it was achieved is full of excitement, which readers discover as they explore this pivotal period in American history. Important social studies curriculum topics, including immigration and westward expansion, are presented in an engaging way. Historical images allow readers to place themselves on a wagon train or a railroad. Primary sources are included throughout the text to help readers gain experience relating those sources of information to what they know about history.

A Thrilling and Suspenseful tale for children who are lovers of spooky stories. On a street that never feels the warmth of the sun and where it never stops raining… there stands a house with a dark past. On a wet Saturday morning the house comes alive, and the trees begin throwing stones at young Trevor and his best friend Crumb. Soon after they are thrust into an adventure which sees them trying to uncover the answers that they need in order to lift the curse on the evil house. Will they stop it in time… or will the house become strong enough to wreak havoc upon the residents of Terror Street?