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  Material Feminisms

  Stacy Alaimo, Susan Hekman

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  Harnessing the energy of provocative theories generated by recent understandings of the human body, the natural world, and the material world, Material Feminisms presents an entirely new way for feminists to conceive of the question of materiality. In lively and timely essays, an international group of feminist thinkers challenges the assumptions and norms that have previously defined studies about the body. These wide-ranging essays grapple with topics such as the material reality of race, the significance of sexual difference, the impact of disability experience, and the complex interaction between nature and culture in traumatic events such as Hurricane Katrina. By insisting on the importance of materiality, this volume breaks new ground in philosophy, feminist theory, cultural studies, science studies, and other fields where the body and nature collide.

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  Washington's Heir - The Life of...

  Gerard N. Magliocca

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  The first biography of George Washington's extraordinary nephew, who inherited Mount Vernon and was Chief Justice John Marshall's right-hand man on the Supreme Court for nearly thirty years. 
   
   
   
  In Washington's Heir, Gerard N. Magliocca gives us the first published biography of Bushrod Washington, one of the most underrated Founding Fathers. Born in 1762, Justice Washington fought in the Revolutionary War, served in Virginia's ratifying convention for the Constitution, and was Chief Justice John Marshall's partner in establishing the authority of the Supreme Court. Though he could only see from one eye, Justice Washington wrote many landmark decisions defining the fundamental rights of citizens and the structure of the Constitution, including Corfield v. Coryell—an influential source for the Congress that proposed the Fourteenth Amendment. As George Washington's personal heir, Bushrod inherited both Mount Vernon and the family legacy of owning other people, one of whom was almost certainly his half-brother or nephew. Yet Justice Washington alone among the Founders was criticized by journalists for selling enslaved people and, in turn, issued a public defense of his actions that laid bare the hypocrisy and cruelty of slavery.

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  Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City

  Klaus H. Carl

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  Saigon is the city known for the unexplainable languidness that possessed the “French and American” Europeans that lived in Vietnam. At night, in front of a drink, the memories of flowery young girls in their traditional costumes surrounded by the thick smells of the ngoc man, the feverish sounds of the city's motion piercing through the humid heat of the Asian nights hauntingly reappear. A city of contrasts, Saigon has lived through dramatic changes: the turbulence of the South for which it was renowned was replaced by the terrible coldness of the North and the joyfulness of the city was imposed a rigid doctrine. Saigon became Ho Chi Minh and a new city was created. But although appearances may change, people remain the same. So what came of these changes? A few red flags… and a number of Japanese motorbikes.

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  The Only Book Men With Adult...

  Natalie M. Brooks

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  **PDF of Book Included** 
  If You've Always Wanted To Conquer The Challenges Of Adult ADHD, Organize Your Life, And Elevate Your Well-Being But Find Yourself Overwhelmed By Constant Distractions, Financial Disarray, And Strained Relationships, Then Keep Reading… 
   This book is your compass to navigate the complexities of adult ADHD and unleash the power of your neurodivergent brain.  
  Within these pages, you'll discover the exact steps that propelled me from the chaos of ADHD to achieving a life of organized harmony and improved relationships.  
  The biggest revelation?  
  The transformative methods and strategies are all laid out in this book, setting it apart as the ultimate guide for men grappling with adult ADHD.  
  I understand the unique struggles faced by men with adult ADHD, and I've penned this book as your comprehensive roadmap to finally overcoming the struggles and seeing your brain as a gift on your path.  
  Its time to get to work!  
  Inside, you'll uncover:The 7 Essential Ways To Defeat Distractions And Organize Your LifeThe 4 Crucial Things You Should Know About Adult AdhdWhy Certain Actions That Seem Right Are, In Reality, Holding Back Your Progress—And What To Do InsteadHow To Achieve Your Desired Outcomes Without Unnecessary SacrificeDebunking The 5 Harmful Myths About Being a Man With ADHDThe TRUTH About ADHD And How It Will Impact All Realms Of Your Life The 3 Best Products To Complement Your Journey To ADHD Mastery 
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  Our Vietnam Wars Volume 2 - As...

  William Brown

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  Want to know what Vietnam was really like? 
  From a Marine sniper in Hue, to a medevac dust-off pilot going into a hot LZ, Navy Corpsmen, A-6 pilots taking out bridges and SAM sites in North Vietnam, a nurse on the USS Repose, combat medics deep in the jungle, machine gunners in I-Corps, mechanics working on the rolling deck of a big carrier on Yankee Station, squad leaders on infantry sweeps in “the Arizona Territory,” truck convoys under fire, riverine patrol boats in the Delta, Coast Guard “Jolly Green” search and rescue helicopters pulling downed pilots from the jungle, tank platoons in an all-out armor assault, Loach pilots in hunter-killer teams, and many more -- from the Delta to the DMZ, this book puts you in their boots. 
  Some of us were drafted. Some enlisted. Some were true war heroes, but most were just trying to survive. As everyone “in-country” knew, Vietnam was all about luck, good or bad. If you were there, you understand. If you weren’t, grab a copy and start reading, anywhere in the book. The stories are like Doritos. Try a few and you won’t be able to stop. 
  Like any war, none of us who served had much if any control over our fates. We went where they told us to go, did what they told us to do, and over 58,200 of us paid the ultimate price. Now, 50 years later, the war continues to take its toll on many who did come home, with PTSD and Agent Orange induced diabetes, heart disease, neuropathy, leukemia, Hodgkin’s Disease, and many forms of cancer. As they say, “Vietnam is the gift that keeps on giving.” 
  This is the audio edition of Volume 2 of my popular 4-volume book series, Our Vietnam Wars. It was so titled because everyone who served there fought a different war depending on the year, our branch and unit, location, sex, race, and rank. This volume 60 Stories, 271 photographs you can't appreciate from just the audio book alone. The book has 4.6 Stars on 631 Amazon customer reviews.

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  The Dhammapada Vol 5 - The Way...

  Osho

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  "The World Is on Fire" is the title of the first chapter in this fifth volume of The Dhammapada, Osho's contemporary presentation of the sayings of Buddha. What does Buddha mean by fire? He means anguish, anxiety, despair, misery; that's what Buddha means by fire. It is a symbol. Everybody is on fire because everybody is divided, split, schizophrenic. Everybody is on fire because there is great anxiety in the world, the anxiety of: "Am I going to make it this time or not?" Does this sound familiar to you?
  This series is not an interpretation of Buddhism, it is not intended to turn you into a Buddhist. Osho does not promote any following or old scriptures—at all.
  This series is all about raising of our consciousness, about real wisdom—and it is not coming from some ancient religious figure—it comes from you, it is inside of you. Buddha experienced it, Osho shared the experience and you can too. It is not coming from someone—it is discovered within ourselves. Buddha speaks in the language of his day; Osho speaks our language—he takes the role of a spiritual translator of a message which is timeless.
  In these crazy times—find a nice space, start listening to this series of talks and Osho takes you into a world of wonders—within yourself.
  Chapters:
  
  - The World Is on Fire
  - The Heart Has No Questions
  - Now My Mind is Free
  - Transforming Unconsciousness into Consciousness
  - Love Yourself and Watch
  - Wonder and Awe
  - You Are the Source
  - A Little Taste of Buddhahood
  - See the World as It Is
  - The Open Secret
  © & ℗ 1979 OSHO International Foundation

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