John M. Heffron Knihy

When a once promising young writer agrees to ghostwrite a famous particle physicist's memoir, his livelihood is already in jeopardy: plagued by debt after failing to deliver a novel, he's grown distant from his wife--a successful A.I. researcher--and is haunted by an overwhelming dread he describes as "The Mist." Desperate for relief, he undergoes an experimental, psychedelic treatment and emerges to find his world transformed: joy suffuses every moment. His opportunities are endless. For the first time, he understands himself in a larger, universal context. But when the physicist suddenly disappears, the narrator must track him down in order to finish the project, salvage his new outlook, and finally escape the sense of doom that has always trailed him. Moving swiftly across time and geography--from a chemical spill in West Virginia, to psychedelic therapy in Oakland, to a frecciarossa racing across the Italian countryside--The Red Arrow is a spiraling, spellbinding journey through art, memory, and the contradicting layers that compose the self

When a once-promising young writer agrees to ghostwrite a famous physicist’s memoir, his livelihood is already in jeopardy: Plagued by debt, he’s grown distant from his wife and is haunted by an overwhelming sense of dread he describes as “The Mist.” Then, things get worse: The physicist vanishes, leaving everything in limbo, including our narrator’s sanity. "Among the most accurate and insightful depictions of depression I’ve ever read." —Los Angeles Times "Brewer’s earnest description of psilocybin therapy turns a bravura comic novel into something deeper and stranger: an account of unexpected, hard-won joy.” —Vogue In an attempt rid himself of "The Mist," the young writer undergoes an experimental, psychedelic treatment and finds his world completely transformed: Joy suffuses every moment. For the first time, he understands himself in a larger, universal context, and feels his life shift, refract, and crack open to reveal his past and future alike. Moving swiftly from a chemical spill in West Virginia to Silicon Valley, from a Brooklyn art studio to a high-speed train racing across the Italian countryside, The Red Arrow wades into the shadowy depths of the human psyche only to emerge, as if speeding through a mile-long tunnel, into a world that is so bright and wondrous, it almost feels completely new.

Kurt Gödel's groundbreaking contributions to mathematics and philosophy, particularly through his doctoral thesis, revolutionized the understanding of logic and set theory. Despite his profound influence, he remained largely unrecognized by the general public. This book delves into Gödel's life, exploring his intellectual journey and the significance of his work, including his famous incompleteness theorems, which challenged the foundations of mathematics and sparked debates in various fields, revealing the complexities of truth and proof.

Exploring the transformative period between 1902 and 1917, this work delves into the influence of Southern thought on American education during the Rockefeller years. It examines how regional perspectives shaped educational reforms and the broader cultural landscape. The book highlights key figures and movements that emerged from the South, emphasizing their impact on national discourse and the evolution of educational practices. Through a detailed analysis, it provides insights into the intersection of regional identity and educational development in early 20th-century America.

Focusing on the evolution of development approaches since World War II, this book analyzes various theories and practices applied in the Third World and beyond. It integrates governance, economics, foreign assistance, civil society, and military aspects, using case studies to illustrate why many development strategies fail. The authors critique key institutions and their conflicting interests, highlighting the need for a more cohesive approach to enhance development efforts and advance human dignity.

Integrates psychology, economics, political science, and policy design to explore ways to enact and protect poverty alleviation policies. Examines successes and failures in helping the poor through affirmative action, cash transfers, social-spending targeting, subsidies, and regional development policies in Latin America and Asia.

The Rise of the South in American Thought and Education: The Rockefeller Years (1902-1917), and Beyond documents the rise--both real and imaginary--of the South in American thought and education at the close of the nineteenth and beginning of the twentieth century.