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  Thus Spake Zarathustra: A Book...

  Friedrich Nietzsche

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  Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche (1844–1900) was a nineteenth-century German philosopher. He wrote critical texts on religion, morality, contemporary culture, philosophy and science, using a distinctive German language style and displaying a fondness for aphorism. Nietzsche's influence remains substantial within and beyond philosophy, notably in existentialism and postmodernism. Thus Spake Zarathustra (Also sprach Zarathustra), is a work composed in four parts between 1883 and 1885. Much of the work deals with ideas such as the "eternal recurrence of the same", the parable on the "death of God", and the "prophecy" of the Overman, which were first introduced in The Gay Science. Described by Nietzsche himself as "the deepest ever written", the book is a dense and esoteric treatise on philosophy and morality, featuring as protagonist a fictionalized Zarathustra. A central irony of the text is that the style of the Bible is used by Nietzsche to present ideas of his which fundamentally oppose Judaeo-Christian morality and tradition. (Summary from Wikipedia)

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  How Writing Works - A Field...

  Roslyn Petelin

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  This is an engaging and practical introduction to the elements of grammar, sentence structure, and style that you need to write well across a range of academic, creative, and professional contexts, deftly combining practical strategies with scholarly principles. 
   
  The second edition includes updated material based on a longstanding commitment to writing and to best international practice. It includes advice on reading; language; grammar and style; structuring; designing; paragraphing; punctuation; workplace and academic documents; digital writing for social media; and revising, editing, and proofreading. 
   
  How Writing Works should be heard by everyone who needs to write: students, professionals in all fields, and creative writers. It is an essential handbook for working writers and writing workers in the contemporary writing-reliant workplace.

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  The Strange Case of Dr Schacht...

  Davis Truman

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  In the darkest years of the 20th century, Adolf Hitler's Nazi regime cast a long and terrifying shadow over the world. The swastika, the symbol of Nazi power and oppression, became synonymous with hatred and brutality. However, a curious and enigmatic figure was hidden within this sinister regime, occupying a paradoxical position. Dr. Hjalmar Schacht, a prominent economist and financial wizard, emerged as an intriguing character at the heart of the Third Reich, navigating the treacherous terrain of Hitler's inner circle while harboring a mysterious secret of his own. 
  "The Strange Case of Dr. Schacht and Mr. Hitler: Freemasonry and the Nazi Swastika in the Third Reich" explores the perplexing relationship between Schacht, Hitler, and the clandestine world of Freemasonry that operated within Nazi Germany. Authored by esteemed historians and researchers, this groundbreaking book delves into the depths of historical archives and uncovers a compelling narrative that sheds light on the intricate connections between Freemasonry and the rise of the Nazi regime. 
  "The Strange Case of Dr. Schacht and Mr. Hitler" unveils the clandestine connections between Freemasonry and the Nazi Swastika, challenging conventional understandings of Nazi ideology. It delves into the secretive world of Masonic lodges. It explores the paradoxical coexistence of the Freemasons within the Third Reich, whose beliefs and principles appeared opposed to Hitler's fascist regime. 
  Through a captivating narrative, this book traces the origins and evolution of Freemasonry in Germany and unravels the intricate web of influence that the fraternity wielded. From its members who occupied influential positions within the Nazi Party to the covert networks that operated under darkness, this investigation sheds light on the enigmatic relationship between Freemasonry and the Third Reich.

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  Foundations

  Karin Speedy

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  In Foundations, Karin Speedy takes us on a whirlwind journey through time and space as she navigates intersecting personal, local, family and global histories, stories that help her reckon with who she is and where she stands in this complicated (post)colonial world. If colonialism, slavery, violence and heartbreak feature heavily in her memoir so too do friendship, love, poetry, books, music, laughter and resistance. Warm, funny, quirky yet also confronting and, at times, shockingly brutal, her childhood and young adult memories bring to life the scenes and sounds of 70s, 80s and 90s New Zealand. At university, Karin's unquenchable thirst for knowledge and social justice see her embark on her first research project, a decolonial study of Louisiana Creole, research that cements her future as an anti-racist, activist scholar. Forever questioning the master narratives, digging deeper and peeling back layers to expose what lies hidden beneath and behind, Karin reminds us that history and trauma are all around us, ingrained in our lives, etched into our landscapes and at the very foundations of our cities and infrastructure. When she begins to examine her own family stories, rooted in colonisation and working-class struggle and embedded in the national histories of Aotearoa and Australia, she uncovers astonishing inter-generational palimpsests and starts to grasp the importance of listening to her ghosts. 
  About the Author 
  Karin Speedy is an interdisciplinary academic whose research weaves together her expertise in history, literature, linguistics and translation. She has published extensively on colonial and decolonial Pacific and Francophone history and literature, as well as on Creole languages, slavery and African and Indian Ocean diasporas in the Pacific. In 2013, she was awarded the John Dunmore Medal for research, recognising her major contribution to knowledge of French language and culture in the Pacific.

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  Rebellious Bodies and Radical...

  Debbie Patterson, Alex Bulmer

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  A revolutionary anthology of essays and dramatic works by contemporary Disabled theatre artists 
  Rebellious Bodies and Radical Acts brings together some of the most innovative minds working in the realm of Disability theatre today. Through essays, poetry, interviews, and critique, these artists pull back the curtain on the creative process, revealing how they engage in the practice of performance. As Disabled people, their bodies and abilities defy the status quo, lending their exploration of this embodied artform an essential and overlooked perspective. 
  Each writer brings their expertise as an artist to the task of defining what is most urgent, compelling, and relevant in the ongoing evolution of their artform. The centrepiece of this book is the complete text of Alex Bulmer’s Perceptual Archaeology (or How to Travel Blind), a richly layered exploration of her experiences travelling across differing geographies and unexpected emotional terrain. Other writers share excerpts of their work, including Niall McNeil’s Beauty and the Beast: My Life, Debbie Patterson’s How It Ends, Audrey-Anne Bouchard’s Camille, and more. 
  These bold artists are pressing in from the margins, demanding a new era in the creation of live performance: one that engages a broader scope of lived experience, one that embraces Disability as opportunity, and one that welcomes the adventure of travelling in the unfamiliar. 
  Available in accessible digital formats.

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  Taking Sexy Back - How to Own...

  Alexandra H Solomon, Lori Brotto

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  It is time for a new sexual revolution. It’s time to take sexy back. 
  The very notion of sexual pleasure has long been hijacked from women. Today’s sexual climate leaves little to no space for honoring the complexities of sex—sex as pleasure, sex as connection, sex as creative expression, sex as communication, and sex as healing. This is particularly true for young women navigating today’s dating world, who need to be able to identify which sexual choices feel authentic, pleasurable, and joyful, and which ones leave them feeling “less-than.” 
  In Taking Sexy Back, relationship expert Alexandra Solomon—author of Loving Bravely—offers a powerful and holistic approach to help you reclaim your sexuality, communicate your desires, draw boundaries, be safe, and build the satisfying relationships you truly want. Regardless of your current relationship status, you’ll learn to cultivate your own sexual self-awareness and use that awareness to create sexual experiences that elevate, connect, expand, and heal you. 
  Sex is about more than what your partner enjoys or finds sexy. It’s about more than having an orgasm or finding the “right” positions. This book offers a road map to help you reclaim your sexual power. It offers time and space to think and feel, and to ask yourself the important question—what do you want?

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