New Releases by David Park

Le monde est recouvert de neige. Les transports sont interrompus. Tom doit s’aventurer dans un paysage métamorphosé et hostile pour aller chercher son fils, malade et coincé dans une résidence étudiante. Mais lors de ce trajet solitaire en voiture, de Belfast à Sunderland, Tom se retrouve à faire un autre voyage, sans carte ni guide, et retrace chaque route d’une histoire familiale habitée de souvenirs et embrumée de regrets. Écrit dans une prose épurée et cristalline par l’une des voix les plus importantes de la littérature irlandaise contemporaine, Voyage en territoire inconnu est une œuvre au dépouillement exquis et à la grâce transfiguratrice. Un roman de pères et de fils, de chagrin, de mémoire, de famille et d’amour ; sur les gouffres qui nous séparent de ceux que l’on aime, et les mauvais tournants que l’on prend en allant les retrouver.

Von Beruf Fotograf sieht Tom die durch den Winter zum Erliegen gekommene Welt um sich herum wie durch die Linse seiner Kamera. Schon immer hat er sein Leben auf diese Art betrachtet, und so ist es nicht weiter verwunderlich, dass er es anhand von Fotografien erzählen kann. All diese Bilder kommen ihm nun in den Sinn: das erste Foto, das er von seiner Frau geschossen hat, die Aufnahmen von Familienfeiern, die ihm seinen Lebensunterhalt sichern, und diejenigen, die er stets zu machen geträumt hat, Fotos jenseits der gängigen Sehgewohnheiten. Tom hat sich längst damit abgefunden, dass er kein großer Künstler ist. Doch wie soll er damit leben, dass er kein perfekter Ehemann ist? Und dass er vor allem seinem anderen, seinem ältesten Sohn Daniel kein guter Vater war? Tief in seiner Kamera versteckt, gibt es ein Foto von Daniel, das Toms ganze Schuld und ganzes Leid zeigt. Je intensiver Toms innere Zwiegespräche mit Daniel auf dieser Reise werden, desto mehr hofft er, Erlösung und Vergebung zu finden. Mit großer sprachlicher Intensität erzählt David Park von einem Mann, der fast an sich und seinem Schicksal zerbricht. »David Park ist ein großartiger Autor, der die Symbolik [der vereisten Welt als Seelenlandschaft] zur eindrücklichen Rahmung dieser Intimgeschichte nutzt.« WDR 5 BÜCHER

The Grand Contraption tells the story of humanity''s attempts through 4,000 years of written history to make sense of the world in its cosmic totality, to understand its physical nature, and to know its real and imagined inhabitants. No other book has provided as coherent, compelling, and learned a narrative on this subject of subjects. David Park takes us on an incredible journey that illuminates the multitude of elaborate "contraptions" by which humans in the Western world have imagined the earth they inhabit--and what lies beyond. Intertwining history, religion, philosophy, literature, and the physical sciences, this eminently readable book is, ultimately, about the "grand contraption" we''ve constructed through the ages in an effort to understand and identify with the universe. According to Park, people long ago conceived of our world as a great rock slab inhabited by gods, devils, and people and crowned by stars. Thinkers imagined ether to fill the empty space, and in the comforting certainty of celestial movement they discerned numbers, and in numbers, order. Separate sections of the book tell the fascinating stories of measuring and mapping the Earth and Heavens, and later, the scientific exploration of the universe. The journey reveals many common threads stretching from ancient Mesopotamians and Greeks to peoples of today. For example, humans have tended to imagine Earth and Sky as living creatures. Not true, say science-savvy moderns. But truth isn''t always the point. The point, says Park, is that Earth is indeed the fragile bubble we surmise, and we must treat it with the reverence it deserves.

The description for this book, The How and the Why, will be forthcoming.

In "The Book of Jade," David Park Barnitz crafts a strikingly modernist collection of poems that eloquently intertwine themes of beauty, transience, and spiritual contemplation. Influenced by the Symbolist movement, Barnitz employs vivid imagery and rich symbolism to explore the complexities of human experience and the nature of existence. The poems reflect a yearning for transcendence, using the jade stone as a metaphor for the resolve and endurance found in life''Äôs fleeting moments. The lyrical quality of the work showcases Barnitz''s adeptness in manipulating language and form, inviting readers to delve deeper into the philosophical underpinnings of his artistry. David Park Barnitz, an American poet and compelling thinker of the 19th century, was significantly influenced by the Romantic ideals of beauty and nature, as well as the emerging discussions around spirituality and human consciousness. His own life experiences, including his travels and exposure to diverse cultures, informed his poetic vision, enabling him to fuse personal insights with broader existential inquiries. Barnitz''s innovative style and exploration of profound themes reflect a desire to bridge the gap between the material and the metaphysical. "The Book of Jade" is highly recommended for readers seeking a profound poetic exploration of life''Äôs transient beauty and deeper meanings. Barnitz''Äôs unique blending of symbol and emotion offers a treasure trove for both seasoned poetry lovers and those new to the genre, making it an essential addition to any literary collection.

Data science is the application of a combination of mathematical, statistical, analytical and programming skills for the collection, organization, and interpretation of data to allow effective and proper management of the business whose data it is. The job of such a scientist is trending all over the world. The demand for such scientists is huge, more than the number of available candidates. A recent report explained that the need for these scientists has increased by more than 50% since last year. These scientists often referred to as big data wranglers, are a perfect blend of mathematician and computer scientist. Data science is a field of study that is growing at a fast pace. From big tech companies to E-commerce companies to websites and many others are now relying on data science. Amount of data that is collected by these companies are without any bounds. Semi-structure to big unstructured data is stored in large frameworks of these companies. Now the question is how to use this. What you will gain as knowledge in this book: Why Is Data Science Widely Used? Why Should You Study Data Science? Why Should One Consider Data Science As A Career? Data Science: An Exciting Career Option Types of Data Loss and Recovery Options Data Science and Its Wide Range of Applications What Are the Programming Languages Required for Data Science? Meaning of Data Science in Depth 4 Weird Ways How Data Is Used Around the World 5 Reasons Why Data Science Could Be the Advertising Wave of the Future It is a field where one should be trained and practiced. Without proper training and applicative skills, one cannot be as successful as a data scientist. There is a lot to learn about various data science tools and techniques. Getting certified will not only help you hone your skills but also will confirm your future as a data scientist.

''I loved this book'' Daily Mail Strangers come together to run. Angela and Brendan are racing towards a wedding day that is increasingly tainted by doubts. Yana runs to free herself from the darkness of the past and to remember her missing brother. Cathy thinks about the secret she has been unable to share. Running takes Maurice past his daughter''s house, the place he is not allowed to enter. Over the nine weeks unexpected friendships are forged, challenges faced and by the time of their final run together all will grasp a new commitment to life itself.

''One of Ireland''s great novelists'' Roddy Doyle ''Wrings the heart'' Bernard MacLaverty ''A mighty book'' Frank McGuinness ''Extraordinary, raw and moving a chronicle of pain and powerlessness as could be written'' Lisa McInerney AN IRISH TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR The world is shrouded in snow. With transport ground to a halt, Tom must venture out into a transformed and treacherous landscape to collect his son, sick and stranded in student lodgings. But on this solitary drive from Belfast to Sunderland, Tom will be drawn into another journey, one without map or guide, and is forced to chart pathways of family history haunted by memory and clouded in regret. Travelling in a Strange Land is a work of exquisite loss and transformative grace. It is a novel about fathers and sons, grief, memory, family and love; about the gulfs that lie between us and those we love, and the wrong turns that we take on our way to find them.

What place does the right to life have in armed conflicts? And does it lock down military objectives? In the first sustained coverage of the area, Ian Park examines conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, and Syria to explicate how far governments should be entitled to derogations from human rights whilst engaging in combat operations.

A powerful collection of stories from the critically-acclaimed, prize-winning author David Park. ''One of the shrewdest observers of the way we live now'' Independent ''Park is an excellent writer; psychologically astute, lyrically unflinching'' Telegraph ''He writes prose of gravity and grace'' Guardian Gods and Angels locates, with pinpoint accuracy, the quiet but deeply charged moments in life that can define a person. A seventeen-year-old boy visits his estranged mother on Boxing Day in a grey seaside town; a university lecturer who is learning to swim falls in with a group of older men who inhabit a very different world; a detective breaks into his former home to spy on his estranged family; a couple reflect on twenty-five years of marriage under the Northern Lights; and an old man volunteering in a charity shop forms a tender bond with a young single mother. ______________________ ''David Park is one of my favourite writers. This beautiful, nuanced, perceptive collection of stories is a considerable achievement. Somehow he writes with both grace and muscularity, and every page resounds with the sort of truthfulness that stirs deep recognitions in the reader. This is important, committed work from a writer who knows what he''s about, but Park is also such a pleasure to read. I loved this book'' Joseph O''Connor

''To write well about Ulster while keeping terrorism from monopolising the foreground is infinitely hard. This wise, sincere, troubling novel shows how it should be done'' The Times ''To pull off this sort of story satisfactorily demands a skill in timing and a clarity in presentation which are beyond most novelists: but Park doesn''t put a foot wrong'' Sunday Telegraph ________________________ Returning to rural Northern Ireland for a fresh start, John Cameron takes on the role of headmaster at his old primary school. But as dark memories are disturbed and his marriage falters, Cameron is left feeling powerless in this fractured community. Driven by unresolved grief and tormented by his waking dreams, he is forced to confront his past as he struggles to prevent history from repeating itself.

''A rich and deeply thoughtful book'' The Times ''This a cry from the heart for Ireland: a powerful novel about guilt and absolution'' Independent on Sunday ''A powerful, beautifully crafted book. Stone Kingdoms will add to Park''s reputation as a magnificent writer'' Belfast Telegraph _______________ Haunted by the Troubles in Northern Ireland and trapped in a land between the mountains and the sea, Naomi dreams of another life far from the rainy shores of Donegal. When she moves from the rain swept shores of Ireland to work in a refugee camp in the burning heat of Africa, Naomi exchanges the city streets of Belfast for the arid desert. Though she leaves behind the land where she was born, escaping her past is not so easy.

There is a time of night when the ghosts grow more active. This hour is the witching hour. Here is a collection of 13 ghostly tales. Be careful when you read, we wouldn''t want to get ... "Lost in the Witching Hour" Table of Contents Approaching by Ryan Tandy Sonic Fear by Michael Kleen Amanda by Walter Conley In My Dreams are Halle''s Embers by Rhesa Sealy Never Too Late by Rick McQuiston Battlefield of Souls by Richard Farren Barber Crybaby Bridge by Christian A. Larsen What Happened to Little Caitlin by Nicky Peacock When the Goatman Comes by Amelia Cotter Charlatan Charade by Amy Braun The Patience Factor by Rick McQuiston DO NOT DISTURB: The Glen Tavern Entities by Jason Hughes Cleopatra''s Ghost by Anton Sim The Whorehouse Ghosts by James David Park

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What does it mean to be a poet''s wife, his muse and lover, there for the heights of inspiration and the quotidian of the day-to-day, and often times, too, the drudgery of being in a supporting role to "the great man." In this exquisite and sensitive new novel, David Park explores this complicated relationship, through three well-crafted characters, two based on actual women: Catherine Blake, wife of William Blake, 19th-century poet, painter, and engraver, and Nadezhda Mandelstam, wife of Russian poet Osip Mandelstam, who died in a transit camp en route to Siberia during Stalin''s rule. Park has also fashioned a fictional contemporary poet, whose wife looks back on her husband''s life during the days just after his death. All three women deal with their husband''s fame or notoriety. All three stick by their mates, taking seriously their commitment to the men they married, but also to assisting with and preserving their work. And this despite infidelities, despite a singlemindedness at the expense of others, and despite hardship sometimes beyond comprehension. Set across continents and centuries, under wildly different circumstances, these three women exist as a testament to love, to relationship despite the odds, and to art. An amazingly insightful novel.

The short Heroic Age of physics that started in 1925 was one of the rare occasions when a deep consideration of the question: What does physics really say? was necessary in carrying out numerical calculations. In many parts of microphysics the calculations have now become relatively straightforward if not easy, but most physicists seem to agree that some questions of principle remain to be resolved, even if they do not think it is very important to do so. This situation has affected the way people think and write about quantum mechanics, a gingerly approach to fundamentals and a tendency to emphasize what fifty years ago was new in the new theory at the expense of continuity with what came before it. Nowadays those who look into the subject are more likely to be struck by unexpected similarities between quantum and classical mechanics than by dramatic contrasts they had been led to expect. It is often said that the hardest part of understanding quantum mechanics is to understand that there is nothing to understand; all the same, to think quantum mechanically it helps to have firm mental connections with classical physics and to know exactly what these connections do and do not imply. This book originated more than a decade ago as informal lecture notes [OP, prepared for use in a course taught from time to time to advanced undergraduates at Williams College.

A heartbreaking story of tragedy and of the past catching up with a father in modern-day Northern Ireland ''One of the shrewdest observers of the way we live now'' Independent ''Park is an excellent writer; psychologically astute, lyrically unflinching'' Telegraph ''He writes prose of gravity and grace'' Guardian Having survived a brutal childhood in the heart of Belfast, Martin has built a life that he never imagined, and always fears he does not deserve. He has a devoted wife, a son and a daughter whose academic success is launching her out of her proud father''s orbit. Returning home one night to find police cars waiting, he thinks his sins have finally caught up with him, but instead the news is wholly unexpected; a senseless and devastating tragedy. And in the face of the trauma, which tears his fragile family apart, Martin finds that the violence of his past has not gone but is merely dormant; its call must be answered.

A man is shot dead before the eyes of his young son as they work together in the fields near their home - another victim of the violence in Northern Ireland. In the city, a confused and frightened old man grieves for his own loss and for the shattered world around him. When the young boy''s mother moves them both from their country home to Belfast, the old man''s life becomes entwined with that of the boy. Fascinated by the silent child, the old man believes he has at last found the instrument of healing.

Northern Ireland, 1963. In a house with windows flung defiantly wide, a wife dies before her husband can make his confession. Elsewhere, an old woman searches desperately for a wedding dress in her dream of love. And in the very heart of the city, the purity of snow is tainted by the murder of a young woman, leaving one man in race against time - to find the murderer before the snow melts. This is the story of a time muffled and made claustrophobic by unprecedented snow falls. Suddenly shaken free from the normal patterns of their lives by the extremity of the weather, people find their intimate desires thrown into sharp relief and David Park shows this flawed slice of humanity to be somehow glorious. ''Ingenious'' SUNDAY TIMES ''A magnificent writer'' BELFAST TELEGRAPH ''Park writes prose like a poet; and the invisible lines of national borders and tribal territory are etched into a text which rolls thorugh time and space.'' THE TIMES ''Some of the more exhibitionist fictional voices currently clamouring for our attention seem mute in comparison'' INDEPENDENT ''Considerable dexterity, freshness, and insight ... (A) well-crafted, closely observed tale.'' WASHINGTON POST

In this beautifully illustrated biography, compiled from comprehensive and sweeping interviews, Nancy Boas traces Parks resolute search for a new kind of figuration, one that would penetrate abstract expressionisms thickly layered surfaces and infuse them with human presence.

It is December in Belfast, Christmas is approaching and three sets of people are about to make their way to Amsterdam. Alan, a university art teacher stands watching the grey sky blacken waiting for George Best''s funeral cortege to pass. He will go to Amsterdam to see Bob Dylan in concert but also in the aftermath of his divorce, in the hope that the city which once welcomed him as a young man and seemed to promise a better future, will reignite those sustaining memories. He doesn''t yet know that his troubled teenage son Jack will accompany his pilgrimage. Karen is a single mother struggling to make ends meet by working in a care home and cleaning city centre offices. She is determined to give her daughter the best wedding that she can. But as she boards the plane with her daughter''s hen party she will soon be shocked into questioning where her life of sacrifices has brought her. Meanwhile middle-aged couple, Marion and Richard are taking a break from running their garden centre to celebrate Marion''s birthday. In Amsterdam, Marion''s anxieties and insecurities about age, desire and motherhood come to the surface and lead her to make a decision that threatens to change the course of her marriage. As these people brush against each other in the squares, museums and parks of Amsterdam, their lives are transfigured as they encounter the complexities of love in a city that challenges what has gone before. Tender and humane, and elevating the ordinary to something timeless and important, The Light of Amsterdam is a novel of compassion and rare dignity.

--First full-length book in two decades devoted to the art and life of this important American artist. Includes more than 90 plates illustrating Park''s development and career --Park''s paintings have seen a resurgence of interest among collectors and institutions, with 2009 exhibitions at Washington''s Phillips Collection and Stanford University''s Cantor Arts Center; pieces recently auctioned for $2.7 million at Christie''s and $1.4 million at Sotheby''s David Park, Painter: Nothing Held Back chronicles the brief but remarkably prolific career of this American artist, who died in 1960 at age 49. He was an integral part of the San Francisco Bay art community from the early 1930s on, and is counted as one of the group of immensely gifted artists who made up the Bay Area Figurative Painting movement in its nascent years of the 1950s. A painter deeply committed to humanity as a subject in an era that exalted abstraction, Park''s work can be startling for its depth of feeling even today. Writing about him recently, San Francisco critic Kenneth Baker noted: Park''s freedom from irony will strike anyone sated by postmodernist flippancy as enviable and almost beyond achievement today.

As Northern Ireland leaves behind a period of bitter violence, part of the continuing peace process focuses on how best to come to terms with the suffering of the past. David Park illustrates how one solution might take shape by inventing a fictional truth commission, modeled on South Africa''s TRC. Revolving around the lives of four men who are uncomfortably bound together in this communal search for healing, The Truth Commissioner chronicles the Commission''s first hearing, that of Connor Walshe, a fifteen-year-old Irish Catholic boy who disappeared and whose fate has remained a mystery. Three men are called to testify: Francis Gilroy, a newly appointed government minister and former IRA leader; retired policeman James Fenton, who recruited Connor as an informer; and Danny, né Michael Madden, then an eighteen-year old IRA volunteer, who had fled to America, only to be called back to Belfast to testify fifteen years later. Henry Stanfield, of Irish Catholic and English Protestant parentage, presides over the hearing. Selected for his neutrality, Stanfield is forced into the historic web of lies, and the truth, which is shaped by the four men''s different pasts, remains as elusive as ever. An important novel from post-Troubles Northern Ireland, The Truth Commissioner is as gripping as it is insightful and powerfully reveals a shared humanity that transcends the bitter divisions of history.

John White Alexander, Cecilia Beaux, James Carroll Beckwich, Frank Weston Benson, Nelson Norris Bickford, John Leslie Breck, Dennis Miller Bunker, Mary Stevenson Cassatt, Jefferson David Chalfant, William Merritt Chase, Charles Courtney Curran, Thomas Eakins, Mary Fairchild, Elizabeth Jane Gardner, Abbott Fuller Graves, Ellen Day Hale, Frederick Childe Hassam, Winslow Homer, Thomas Hovenden, William Morris Hunt, Anna Elizabeth Klumpke, Willard Leroy Metcalf, Hermann Dudley Murphy, Elizabeth Nourse, Charles Sprague Pearce, Maurice Brazil Prendergast, Theodore Robinson, John Singer Sargent, Julius LeBlanc Stewart, Henry Ossawa Tanner, Edmund Charles Tarbell, John Henry Twachtman, Harry van der Weyden, Frederic Porter Vinton, Robert Vonnoh, Julian Alden Weir, James Abbott McNeill Whistler.