Tracking Our Footprints

"Footprints on the Sea-Shore (From "Twice Told Tales")" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a reflective short story that uses the allegory and thoughtful writing this beloved American author is known for. The tale follows the narrator as he goes on a long, solitary walk on the beach. While strolling, he encounters crabs, seagulls, changing tides, and everything else that is associated with spending time on the coast. This peaceful backdrop allows Hawthorne to reflect on nature, beauty, and the world at large in an inviting and captivating way.

First published in 1984, this book offers a unique interpretation of Hawthorne’s work, making use of perspectives opened up by Derrida in his work on Rousseau. It offers a psycho-biography of the author as discoverable in the texts and avoids a simplistic Freudian analysis. In doing so, it illuminates the work and re-opens Hawthorne’s texts to creative discussion. This book will be of interest to those studying 19th century literature.

This book provides an overview of social media technologies in the context of practical implementation for academics, guided by applied research findings, current best practices, and the author’s successful experiences with using social media in academic settings. It also provides academics with sensible and easy strategies for implementing a wide spectrum of social media and related technologies - such as blogs, wikis, Facebook, and various Google tools for professional, teaching, and research endeavours. No other book exists that assists academics in learning how to use social media to benefit their teaching and research The editor has an extensive background in social media teaching, consulting, research, and everyday use All the contributors come to the book with a common goal, from various expertise areas and perspectives