Around the Moon
Around the Moon is a novel written by Jules Verne, a French author, and was first published in 1870. Moreover, it serves as the continuation or sequel to the book From the Earth to the Moon, which was published in 1865. Around the Moon is considered one of the earliest works of [...]
Building Legal Literacies for Text Data Mining
What to Know & How to Teach It
This edited collection documents the virtual Building Legal Literacies for Text Data Mining Institute held June 2020. The Institute aimed to teach digital humanities researchers and professionals about the key legal issues surrounding text data mining in the US, including copyright, technological protection measures, privacy, and ethics. It details how the organizers [...]
Dracula
Dracula is a novel written by Bram Stoker, an Irish author, and was published in 1897. Moreover, the main character, Count Dracula, is one of the most well-known vampires in literary history. The novel is written in an epistolary style and explores various themes, including the role of women in the Victorian [...]
Eloquent JavaScript
Fourth Edition
"Eloquent JavaScript" by Marijn Haverbeke is a classic online programming guide, offering a comprehensive introduction to JavaScript. From beginners to experienced developers, it is suitable for self-learners, students, and professionals seeking to expand their JavaScript skills. Covering both client-side and server-side JavaScript, it guides readers in building full-stack applications.
Emma
The novel Emma was penned by Jane Austen way back in 1815, though it didn’t actually get printed until the following year. Austen was British, and Emma is considered one of her major works. The story mainly follows Emma Woodhouse, who at the start of the book is 21 years old. Austen [...]
From the Earth to the Moon
"From the Earth to the Moon" is Jules Verne's science fiction novel about the Baltimore Gun Club's mission to launch a projectile to the Moon. Led by Impey Barbicane, they face rivalry, technical challenges, and the arrival of French adventurer Michel Ardan.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, written by the famous American writer Mark Twain, was first published in 1876. This classic children’s book also appeals to many grown-up readers. It follows the escapades of a crafty young boy named Tom who lives in the fictional town of St. Petersburg along the Mississippi River [...]
The Death of Ivan Ilyich
The Death of Ivan Ilych tells the story of a man facing his mortality in his mid 40s. Published in 1886 by Leo Tolstoy, it gives us a glimpse into Ivan’s attitudes and thoughts as he grapples with the fact that he is dying. We see Ivan working through some heavy existential [...]
The Invisible Man
The Invisible Man is a science fiction novella by H. G. Wells, published in 1897. The original tale tells the story of Griffin, a scientist who has made himself invisible through an accident with his formula. He decides to use his power for mischief and ends up pursued by the police and [...]
The Man Who Knew Too Much
"The Man Who Knew Too Much: And Other Stories" is a 1922 collection of detective stories by the renowned English writer G.K. Chesterton. The collection features the character of Horne Fisher, "the man who knew too much" about the private politics behind the public affairs of the day.
Visual Studio 2022 Succinctly
Discover the power of Visual Studio 2022, Microsoft’s newest integrated development environment (IDE) for Windows, web, and mobile app development. It’s packed with upgrades and optimized for . NET. This short ebook guide gives an overview of the exciting new features that boost productivity and streamline the development process. Recommended for: Beginner-to-intermediate [...]
White Fang
White Fang is a novel written by Jack London, an American author, and was published in 1906. The story is set in the Yukon Territory, Canada, at the end of the 19th century. The novel narrates the story of the domestication of a wild wolfhound. Moreover, White Fang is a companion novel [...]