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  How to Be Queer - An Ancient...

  Sarah Nooter

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  The idea of sexual fluidity may seem new, but it is at least as old as the ancient Greeks, who wrote about queer experiences with remarkable frankness, wit, and insight. How to Be Queer is an infatuating collection of these writings about desire, love, and lust between men, between women, and between humans and gods, in lucid and lively new translations. 
   
   
   
  How to Be Queer starts with Homer's Iliad and moves through lyric poetry, tragedy, comedy, philosophy, and biography, drawing on a wide range of authors, including Sappho, Plato, Anacreon, Pindar, Theognis, Aristophanes, and Xenophon. It features both beautiful poetry and thought-provoking prose, emotional outpourings and humorous anecdotes. From Homer's story of the relationship between Achilles and Patroclus, one of the most intense between men in world literature, to Sappho's lyrics on the pleasures and pains of loving women, these writings show the many meanings of what the Greeks called eros. 
   
   
   
  Complete with brief introductions to the selections, How to Be Queer reveals what the Greeks knew long ago—that the erotic and queer are a source of life and a cause for celebration.

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  Great Gatsby The: The Original...

  F. Scott Fitzgerald

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  The Great Gatsby is a 1925 novel by American writer F. Scott Fitzgerald. Set in the Jazz Age on Long Island, near New York City, the novel depicts first-person narrator Nick Carraway's interactions with mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and Gatsby's obsession to reunite with his former lover, Daisy Buchanan. 
  The novel was inspired by a youthful romance Fitzgerald had with socialite Ginevra King, and the riotous parties he attended on Long Island's North Shore in 1922. Following a move to the French Riviera, Fitzgerald completed a rough draft of the novel in 1924. He submitted it to editor Maxwell Perkins, who persuaded Fitzgerald to revise the work over the following winter. After making revisions, Fitzgerald was satisfied with the text, but remained ambivalent about the book's title and considered several alternatives. Painter Francis Cugat's cover art greatly impressed Fitzgerald, and he incorporated aspects of it into the novel. 
  After its publication by Scribner's in April 1925, The Great Gatsby received generally favorable reviews, though some literary critics believed it did not equal Fitzgerald's previous efforts. Compared to his earlier novels, Gatsby was a commercial disappointment, selling fewer than 20,000 copies by October, and Fitzgerald's hopes of a monetary windfall from the novel were unrealized. When the author died in 1940, he believed himself to be a failure and his work forgotten.

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  Why the Nineties Matter

  Terry H. Anderson

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  In Why the Nineties Matter, Terry Anderson provides a broad-ranging history of America in that decade. Not simply a chronological account, the book focuses on key trends that either began or gained steam then and which have had lasting effects until this day. Threading together politics, economic transformations, and sociocultural trends, he focuses on what mattered most in retrospect. Violent and extremist white nationalism intensified greatly in that decade, evidenced by the Oklahoma City bombing and the rise of the militia movement. The defection of the white working class from the Democratic Party began then as the Democrats expanded free trade and tried to cultivate professional-class Americans. Racial and gender politics transformed, birthing new movements that would grow in influence in the next century. Social media first emerged in the 1990s too, and its impact on all aspects of life cannot be underestimated. In foreign policy, America's long wars in the Middle East and Afghanistan have roots in US policies in the 1990s. And the current standoff between the US and Russia traces back to disagreements over NATO expansion a quarter century ago. 
   
   
   
  A pithy interpretive history of a decade that matters more than most think, this book will be an essential guide to anyone trying to understand that era.

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  Medieval Europe: A Captivating...

  Captivating History

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  Did you know that the English longbow was the “machine gun” of the medieval era, with its effectiveness being far greater than the crossbow? 
  The English longbow, typically made of yew wood, was one of the most powerful weapons in the Middle Ages that could change the course of battles. Measuring up to six feet in length, this weapon was highly regarded for its power and accuracy—trained archers could accurately shoot their target from over 200 yards. 
  The longbow also had a faster rate of fire compared to crossbows. Archers could release up to twelve arrows in a minute, while a crossbowman could only fire a maximum of three bolts in the same span of time. Because of this, longbowmen could unleash a devastating rain of arrows upon their enemies, disrupting their formations so the other units could charge in. 
  The medieval archers also required less training time to master the art of the longbow since the weapon’s mechanics were far simpler than that of crossbows. The most significant advantage of the longbow, however, was its penetrating power. An accurate shot could easily pierce through the armor of medieval soldiers. These archers would also fire at charging steeds to take down mounted knights. Without their mounts, heavily armored knights would be rendered immobile, making them almost completely vulnerable. 
  The history of the Middle Ages is rather complex and intricate. With so many events taking place simultaneously, it is easy to get confused over time. But that is about to change as this all-new history audiobook allows you to easily explore the gripping events that took place within this interesting period. 
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  The Princess of Babylon

  Voltaire

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  Voltaire's 'The Princess of Babylon' is an enchanting tale of love, intrigue, and diplomacy set in a fantastical Orient. Princess Formosante's quest for true love intertwines with political machinations, highlighting Voltaire's wit and satire. The narrative weaves romance and philosophical reflection, offering a timeless exploration of power, virtue, and the human heart, encapsulated in a captivating fairy-tale setting. Read in English, unabridged.

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  The 7 Irresistible Qualities Men...

  Bruce Bryans

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  This book focuses on understanding what high-quality men seek in long-term relationships beyond physical attraction. It emphasizes that exceptional men look for specific inner qualities in women they consider for serious relationships. The author explains that while physical attraction may initially draw a man's attention, it's a woman's inner worth that maintains his interest and potentially leads to lasting love. 
  The book addresses the challenge many women face in attracting compatible, high-quality men, often due to not developing the essential inner qualities these men seek. It discusses how men often have trust issues and maintain emotional barriers, which can only be overcome either through extended time and trust-building or by meeting someone who inherently understands them on a deeper level. 
  The core premise is that there are seven rare and invaluable qualities in women that make men determined to maintain a lasting relationship. The book promises to reveal these qualities while teaching women how to be more feminine and attractive to quality men without compromising their authenticity. 
  Key learning points include:Understanding the importance of feminine energy in attracting quality menLearning traditional techniques for capturing the attention of desirable menDiscovering what men need beyond physical intimacyDeveloping rare qualities that make a woman stand outUsing natural feminine advantages to deepen emotional connectionsLearning to screen for compatible partnersBuilding and maintaining emotional intimacyUnderstanding male psychology in relationships

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