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  RUR - or Rossom's Universal...

  Karel Capek

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  One of the cornerstones of early science fiction writing, and the work that introduced the concept of "robot" to the western world, Rossum's Universal Robots (or RUR) is Karel Čapek's finest work, and is the inspiration for multiple pop culture references from the 1940's through the 80's, ranging from works such as The Night of the Living Dead, Do Robots Dream of Electric Sheep, and multiple other pieces of art for the screen, stage, and page. 
  Come with me and witness how humanity's hubris creates the very instructions for its own demise, step by step and logic by logic. See how robots were made to take over humanity's drudgery, how an AI learns to overwrite it's programming, and how any and all institutions become meaningless if a entire race of beings are not beholden to it.  
  It's the source of every trope and fear that was instilled into the genre back in the 1920's, and the ideas and philosophies put forward are still relevant to today's society. Let's just hope that none of what's put down here on paper ever comes to fruition....

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  Cathay Combat - Book Two of the...

  Christina Fanelli

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  In the sequel to Czaritan: Book One of the Crimson Tribune Saga, Tracy, Rush, Benji, Rita, and Darla are back and living a post-Jancrest life at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. As COVID progresses, changes big and small affect each of their lives. Tracy makes shocking discoveries about China, while Benji faces new hurdles in his job as a facility engineer at a local hospital. Rita and Darla struggle with the shifts in their volunteering and elementary school schedules, as Rush attempts to maintain structure in the day-to-day schedule at the offices of the Crimson Tribune. COVID-19 definitely leaves its mark on the Ripleys and former Jancrestians in Cathay Combat: Book Two of the Crimson Tribune Saga.

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  My Ariel

  Sina Queyras

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  A poem-by-poem engagement with Sylvia Plath's Ariel and the towering mythology surrounding it.
    When I am a bitch I feel in such good company.
    Nice girls never gave me anything but trouble,
    Eating the ground out from under me, then waving
    As I fall. Pity one has to die to see how liberating
    Bad can be. But what news had I of my own self?
    Words landed like razors, hours tinkled, suitors arrived.
    Listen, you'll think otherwise, but I tell you, betrayal
    Is your Get Out of Jail Free card. Take it,
    Don't look back. Of course you will. Look back.
    We always do, we who adore the muscle
    Of our cashmere cells, a cock that makes
    Our knees weak. Darlings, don't be sweet,
    Or serviceable. Don't accommodate,
    Write in blood or don't bother ...
    
    Where were you when you first read Ariel? Who were you? What has changed in your life? In the lives of women? In My Ariel, Sina Queyras barges into one of the iconic texts of the twentieth century, with her own family baggage in tow, exploring and exploding the cultural norms, forms, and procedures that frame and contain the lives of women.

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  Blackout Songs (NHB Modern Plays)

  Joe White

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  A chance encounter at an AA meeting and they're drawn to one another. Then later, once they're drinking again, they both have this almost-feeling that they might have met before – could even have been together, sometime in the past... They should really get sober together and figure it all out: that would be a worthwhile project. Maybe they will. Just after one last drink...
  A compassionate and unflinching study of love, addiction and memory, Joe White's play Blackout Songs was first performed at Hampstead Theatre, London, in November 2022, directed by Guy Jones.

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  Born in England – Exploring...

  Wilfred Owen, Michael Drayton, A...

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  Poetry. A form of words that seems so elegantly simple in one verse and so cleverly complex in another.  Each poet has a particular style, an individual and unique way with words and yet each of us seems to recognise the path and destination of where the verses lead, even if sometimes the full comprehension may be a little beyond us. 
   
  Through the centuries every culture has produced verse to symbolize and to describe everything from everyday life, natural wonders, the human condition and even in its more hubristic moments, the crushing triumph of an enemy. 
   
  In the volumes of this series, we take a look at poetry through the prism of individual regions of England, or sometimes more quaintly known as ‘Albion’, or ‘Blighty’, through the centuries of its gloried history. 
   
  England, despite its perception of reserve and under-statement has, in reality, strode the global stage at various time in many things, both good and bad, from Empire to long distance running. Here our focus in on its literature.  Famed for its fiction and dramas, it is equally admired for its plethora of gifted poets and the dazzling verse which has added so much to its artistic legacy.  These classic poets are wonders of their age and of their art.  Genius is written in their names. 
   
  In this volume we explore the West Midlands, land-locked, yet containing its second largest city, it is a cornucopia of landscapes and contrasts that make it distinct and yet a part of the whole.  And whether the poets are famous or obscure their talents remind us all of our inheritance of words.

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  The Poetry Of Becoming - A...

  Glenn S. Duquette

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  The Poetry of Becoming: A Decade of Reflection by Glenn S. Duquette is a poignant collection of poems that captures the essence of love, loss, resilience, and the beauty of everyday life. Dedicated to his late wife, Bonnie Duquette, whose words and spirit profoundly inspired the author, this anthology is a heartfelt tribute to their shared journey and the universal themes of humanity. 
  From tender reflections on relationships to evocative imagery of nature and life's challenges, each poem invites readers to explore the depths of emotion and the power of perseverance. Whether through the lens of personal growth, faith, or the bonds of love, Duquette's verses resonate with authenticity and hope. 
  The Poetry of Becoming is a timeless collection for anyone seeking inspiration, solace, or a deeper understanding of life's intricate tapestry. With heartfelt dedication and a vivid portrayal of the human spirit, this book serves as a celebration of the unspoken connections that shape our world. Perfect for lovers of poetry and those who cherish stories of transformation and reflection, this collection will leave an enduring impression on your heart.

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