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  Zipper Mouth - A Novel

  Laurie Weeks

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  This novel of a young lesbian addict in ’90s NYC “recalls Naked Lunch” with “dreamy, impressionistic, and rapturous” prose—“an ecstatic love story” (Publishers Weekly).   Written in the brash, fervent voice of the young and addicted, this debut novel from underground superstar Laurie Weeks “is a short tome of infinitesimal reach, a tiny star to light the land” (Eileen Myles).   Strung out on dope and unrequited love for her straight best friend, Jane, the novel’s unnamed narrator zig-zags between glimpses of her childhood and early teens to the raw, super-caffeinated world of her present on the streets of New York. Chosen by Dave Eggers as Best American Nonrequired Reading and a winner of the 2012 Lambda Literary Awards, this novel encapsulates the soaring highs and gritty lows of the junkie and the reckless intensity of love. “The book’s pulse is evident on every page.” (Lambda Literary)   “Zipper Mouth is a brilliant rabbit hole of pitch-black hilarity, undead obsession, the horror of the everyday, and drug, drugs, drugs.” —Michelle Tea, co-founder of SisterSpit

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  The One You Really Want

  Jill Mansell

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  When Nancy discovers that the expensive jewelry her husband's been buying isn't for her, she decamps from the Scottish countryside to her best friend Carmen's posh Chelsea town house to sort things out.Nancy finds herself in a surprising new world, where rock stars are nicer than you thought, social workers are not necessarily to be trusted, and the filthy rich are folks with problems just like you. Everybody falls in love with the wrong people, and the path to true love twists and turns before you discover who you really want.

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  Psychology of Final Fantasy The:...

  PhD Anthony Bean

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  "No matter how dark the night, morning always comes, and our journey begins anew." - Lulu, Final Fantasy X. 
  From its initial release in 1987, Final Fantasy has gone on to become one of the most beloved series of role-playing games in history. With narratives revolving around grandiose stories of good versus evil, Final Fantasy has allowed us, as players, to witness heroic battles, experience hard-won victories, and create treasured friendships for almost 40 years. 
  The Psychology of Final Fantasy guides gamers on a real-world quest of self-discovery so that they can surpass their own limit break. And, as part of this examination, psychologists, clinicians, video game researchers, professors, and enthusiasts who love this franchise ask:How does the storyline in Final Fantasy grab and keep our attention for so many hours of gameplay?Why do the symbols in the game, such as crystals, magic, and weapons, hold meaning about our own psychological inner workings?What are the feminine warrior and archetypes found in the game and how are they living in all of our everyday lives?How does playing Final Fantasy connect us with a larger sense of spiritual guidance as to who we are?Why is it that, by creating a group, we become whole more than we do when playing as individuals?How do the musical interludes affect our psyche and push us to become better versions of ourselves? 
  Think you know Final Fantasy? The Psychology of Final Fantasy explores how the game resonates with a player's psychological drive toward an emotional sense of wholeness, bonding, and completion as they take part in this epic quest.

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  The Fly and The Truck Driver

  Mark E Ridely

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  "The Fly and the Truck Driver" is a heart warming and imaginative children's book co-authored by Mark E. Ridley and his six-year-old son, Malcolm. The story is a delightful blend of spontaneous creativity and real-life experiences between the father and son. As Malcolm sat on his father's lap, the duo embarked on a whimsical storytelling journey, with the young boy's vivid imagination shaping the plot. At the core of the narrative is a shared love for trucks, a passion that the Ridley boys have cultivated through their shared adventures riding in various trucks owned by the author. The story unfolds through the lens of a tiny, adventurous fly and a friendly truck driver, offering a unique perspective on the world as seen through the eyes of a child. Readers of all ages will be enchanted by the charming narrative, relishing in the imaginative world crafted by the collaboration between a father and his young son. With themes of friendship, adventure, and the joy of shared moments, this book is a delightful read and a celebration of the bond between parent and child.

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  Choice Spirits

  W.W. Jacobs

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  When a mutinous spirit breaks out among the crew of the schooner, the Captain and Mate cannot comprehend the cause. As the sailors one by one refuse to eat the rotting food the Skipper has supplied, he decides to make an example of the cabin boy. 
  
  
  The crew come up with an ingenious plan to change the Skipper's mind and release the stocks of fresh meat and butter. They decide to fake the death by suicide of the cabin boy... but things do not turn out quite as they had hoped. 
  
  
  Hilarious!

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  A Little Character Goes a Long...

  Tom Wilson

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  "Ziggy must be part of me, because he feels as if he's been with me all my life." --Tom WilsonNo matter where you are, no matter what's going on in your life, Ziggy has been there. For the past 35 years, readers around the world have picked up newspapers, opened greeting card envelopes, or caught sight of T-shirts and there's Ziggy, unfailingly showing how to appreciate life and find the silver lining in any cloud. Tom Wilson's character--an admirable mix of Ben Franklin, Dale Carnegie, and Forrest Gump all rolled into a little bald icon--strikes a chord in everyone. And that's why so many will cherish A Little Character Goes a Long Way, a celebration of Ziggy himself. After all, it's the character of this character that's earned Ziggy such a special place in our hearts.This treasury includes many classic Ziggy frames and strips, each highlighting the traits that make Ziggy the upbeat, hopeful, and unflappable optimist that he is. There's Ziggy generally making molehills and wrinkles out of life's highest mountains and lowest valleys; Ziggy and his menagerie of pets; and Ziggy taking the time to appreciate nature's beauty at its best. This little Everyperson reminds us all of what's really important, and this treasury will undoubtedly do the same.

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