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  George Orwell: The Life and...

  Editors Charles River

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  for many walks of life, including commercial, diplomatic, academic, philosophical, and historical pursuits. George Orwell’s campaign for perfectly written English in an artistic and content-oriented sense might seem obsessive now, but the importance of written accuracy and well-conveyed meaning for that age cannot be overstated. In fact, Orwell and his works remain famous in large measure because they’re so critical of the ways in which language can be manipulated.  
  	Orwell believed that a decaying language was a decaying society, open to misinformation, manipulation, and rewritten versions of history, the kind of themes that have become synonymous with his name and works. He was a philosophical and political writer caught between strong capitalistic, socialistic, communist, and fascist forces operating around the globe in the early 20th century, and to prevent extremes on both sides from adopting and distorting his works, he labored to simplify his style past the possibility of misconception. His works hauntingly warn readers of the dangers of extremism, totalitarianism, and all other kinds of tyranny that can be found in government, and as a result, the word Orwellian is often thrown around. In the same vein, critics of government policies or individual politicians often make reference to Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four, dystopian works that were contemporary with World War II.  
  	With such a successful nom de plume, it is difficult for almost anyone but family relations to recall Orwell’s real name. Eric Arthur Blair wanted to be a writer from the beginning, but so controversial were his works that he wished to avoid embarrassing or opening his family up to criticism. The name Orwell likely came from the beautiful River Orwell in East Anglia. Either way, the gifted English novelist, essayist, and critic became a major force in political literature of the 20th century.

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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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  Cheek by Jowl - Talks & Essays...

  Ursula K. Le Guin

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  Aqueduct Press is pleased to announce the release of Cheek by Jowl, a collection of talks and essays on 
  how and why fantasy matters, by Ursula K. Le Guin. In these essays, Le Guin argues passionately that the 
  homogenization of our world makes the work of fantasy essential for helping us break through what she calls 
  ''the reality trap.'' Le Guin writes not only of the pleasures of her own childhood reading, but also about what 
  fantasy means for all of us living in the global twenty-first century.

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  First Date Moves Men Can’t...

  Bruce Bryans

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  The qualities that men love and look for in a woman while on a date will be very, very different from the qualities women want and desire most in a man. Unfortunately, it’s this lack of knowledge regarding these differences that tends to confuse and trip many women up during those first few dates. 
  If you don’t know what men want and what makes them feel love-smitten on a date, then you might find yourself struggling to connect with quality men and unable to keep them interested in you.  
  In this dating audiobook for women, you’re going to discover exactly what men want and secretly look for on a date. You’ll also learn how to maximize your feminine energy on dates so that you can spark more chemistry and create deeper emotional attraction with men you genuinely want to see again (and maybe even fall in love with). 
  Here's what else you’re going to learn: The ONE thing ANY woman can do at the very beginning of a date to melt a man’s heart and make him DETERMINED to show her a good time.What you should NEVER say to him even if you feel insecure about your looks, personality, past relationships, career, etc.A simple way to reduce OVERTHINKING and first-date anxiety that makes you appear MORE FUN and spontaneous!A sweet and irresistible “Classy Girl” move that will keep you HOT on a man's mind LONG after the date.How to encourage a guy to “take the lead” on a date, and why doing so will SKYROCKET his attraction to you.What future-oriented men secretly look for in a woman’s behavior that IMMEDIATELY reveals if she’s “girlfriend” or even “wife material”.Exactly what to say to (or TEXT) a guy at the end of the date if you want him to ask you out again much SOONER than later.And much, much more... 
  Get started right away and discover how to captivate your date and make him BEG to see you again.

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  Teaching to Live - Black...

  Almeda M. Wright

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  Teaching to Live: Black Religion, Activist-Educators, and Radical Social Change interrogates the stories of African American activist-educators whose faith convictions inspired them to educate in radical and transformative ways. Almeda M. Wright explores the connections between religion, education, and struggles for freedom within twentieth-century African American communities by telling the stories of key African American teachers. 
   
   
   
  Wright brings together the lives and work of three related subgroups of activist-educators: those who worked in public or secular education but were religiously inspired; radical scholars who transformed the ways that Black religion and Black religious life are studied and valued; and radical religious educators, or those educators who were involved more formally with the religious formation of Black people but who regarded this work of spiritual development as part of the struggle for freedom and liberation of all people. 
   
   
   
  The rich and complex narratives of these educators show how religion, education, and radical social change can intersect. This book invites listeners to continue exploring how these concepts will evolve for future generations of activist-educators.

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  You're One of Us! - Systemic...

  Marianne Franke-Gricksch

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  In this gripping account of her work, Marianne Franke-Gricksch speaks from her experience as a teacher and therapist, describing how systemic ideas enable fundamentally new and effective learning and encourage creative cooperation between students, teachers, and parents. Rather than viewing the participants in this process as isolated individuals, she shows how people and their environment constantly influence and change each other. Franke-Gricksch's own systemic view connects Bert Hellinger's work on the power of one's bond with his or her family of origin with various other approaches within systemic theory. The author's reports are consistently supported by practical examples from the everyday classroom situation. Especially fascinating is the children's enthusiasm and array of ideas that they use to pick up and transfer the new impulses and procedures. Readers who are new to these methods will also be amazed at the powerful effect that is released by systemic thinking and action.

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