Editorial: BookRix
Four-packed stories collection by author, J. Garcia. A fun collection to read and enjoy on a dayoff with a glass of wine, featuring these short and sweet stories:Teacher's PetU TurnSweet Revenge Pool Boy
What defines “good” and “evil”? Where do our moral values come from? How do power and societal structures shape our view of the world? The Genealogy of Morals is Nietzsche’s groundbreaking analysis of morality’s origins and evolution. This modern translation offers a clearer path to understanding his profound insights, making them more accessible for real-world application. More than a critique of traditional ethics, The Genealogy of Morals explores human nature, power dynamics, and the social forces that influence our values. Nietzsche encourages us to challenge long-held assumptions and embrace intellectual courage. What You’ll Discover: - Origins of Morality – See how historical and cultural forces have shaped our notions of right and wrong. - Power and Human Nature – Understand how power dynamics affect society and learn to navigate them personally and professionally. - Question Conventional Thinking – Free yourself from restrictive norms and expand your perspective. - Philosophy for Modern Challenges – Apply Nietzsche’s ideas to inform decisions, overcome obstacles, and inspire personal growth. Imagine gaining the clarity to question societal expectations, the courage to challenge outdated beliefs, and the insight to discover your true self. The Genealogy of Morals has inspired generations of thinkers—now it’s your turn. Begin your journey into morality, power, and freedom. Get your copy today and unlock the transformative wisdom that could forever change your perspective on the world.Ver libro
Embark on a riveting journey through the turbulent landscape of a life shaped by adversity and redemption in "From Concrete Roots." This gripping memoir traces the author's footsteps from the early shadows of a fatherless childhood, where the allure of drugs and violence threatened to entangle him in the streets' unforgiving grip. As the narrative unfolds, witness the power of music emerging as a potent escape, providing a lifeline away from the perilous allure of street life. The rhythm of the streets takes a dramatic turn as the author grapples with the consequences of choices that lead to incarceration. Journey through the chilling confines of jail, a crucible that becomes the backdrop for a transformative encounter with the divine. The gripping tale weaves through the intense, dramatic moments of the author's life, culminating in the profound impact of finding God. Feel the weight of sorrow as the narrative delves deep into the heartbreaking loss of loved ones; all these events serve as a poignant turning point. "From Concrete Roots" is an electrifying memoir that navigates the highs and lows of a life shaped by circumstance, choices, and, ultimately, the unwavering pull of faith. This thrilling narrative invites readers to join the author on a rollercoaster of emotions, from the gritty streets to the transformative embrace of spirituality, leaving an indelible mark on the soul.Ver libro
Robert Johnson is the subject of the most famous myth about the blues: he allegedly sold his soul at the crossroads in exchange for his incredible talent, and this deal led to his death at age twenty-seven. But the actual story of his life remains unknown save for a few inaccurate anecdotes. Up Jumped the Devil is the result of over fifty years of research. Gayle Dean Wardlow has been interviewing people who knew Robert Johnson since the early 1960s, and he was the person who discovered Johnson's death certificate in 1967. Bruce Conforth began his study of Johnson's life and music in 1970 and made it his mission to fill in what was still unknown about him. In this definitive biography, the two authors relied on every interview, resource, and document, most of it material no one has seen before. As a result, this book not only destroys every myth that ever surrounded Johnson, but also tells a human story of a real person. It is the first book about Johnson that documents his years in Memphis, details his trip to New York, uncovers where and when his wife Virginia died and the impact this had on him, fully portrays the other women Johnson was involved with, and tells exactly how and why he died and who gave him the poison that killed him. Up Jumped the Devil will astonish blues fans who thought they knew something about Johnson.Ver libro
The candid and far-reaching interview with the public intellectual and author of Illness as Metaphor, conducted in 1978 Paris and New York. Over the summer and fall of 1978, Susan Sontag engaged in a series of deeply stimulating, provocative and intimate conversations with Jonathan Cott of Rolling Stone magazine. While the printed interview was extensive, it covered only a third of their twelve hours of discussion. Now, for the first time, the entire transcript of Sontag’s remarkable conversation is available in book form, accompanied by Cott’s preface and recollections.An acclaimed author of novels and essays, a renowned cultural critic and radical anti-war activist, Sontag was at the height of her powers in the late 1970s. Her musings and observations in this interview reveal the breadth and depth of her critical intelligence and curiosities at the time. These hours of conversation offer a revelatory and indispensable look at the self-described "besotted aesthete" and "obsessed moralist."Ver libro
Frank Richard Stockton was born in Philadelphia on 5th April 1834. His father, a Methodist minister, discouraged Stockton’s literary career from an early age. Feeling unable to go against those wishes it was for many years that Stockton’s income was maintained as a wood engraver. His first work was published in 1867 and his first collection only appeared in 1870. Despite this late arrival Stockton’s innovative and often far-fetched stories, with a gentle ‘poking fun’ humour were very popular. Like his contemporary Mark Twain he avoided the scolding, hectoring and moral tones of many other authors and instead gently teased and cajoled his reader to open their eyes to the ills, the greed and the ambitions of the world around them. His sci-fi stories in particular were far-seeing and inventive including a tale of negative gravity and a bloodless Anglo-US war won by technological feats. Perhaps his most enduring tale though is ‘The Lady, or the Tiger?’ from 1882. A condemned man is given a choice of being eaten alive or marrying his princess lover. But he has to choose which door each is behind. Frank R Stockton died in Washington, DC, on 20th April 1902, of a cerebral haemorrhage. He is buried at The Woodlands in Philadelphia.Ver libro
Barry Eric Odell Pain was born at 3 Sydney Street in Cambridge on 28th September 1864. He was one of 4 children. He was educated at Sedbergh School and then Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. In 1889, Cornhill Magazine published his short story ‘The Hundred Gates’. This opened the way for Pain to advance his literary career on several fronts. He became a contributor to Punch and The Speaker, as well as joining the staff of both the Daily Chronicle and Black and White. Pain was also a noted and prominent contributor to The Granta and from 1896 to 1928 a regular contributor to the Windsor Magazine. It is often said that Pain was discovered by Robert Louis Stevenson, who compared his work to that of Guy de Maupassant. It’s an apt comparison. Pain was a master of disturbing prose but was also able to inject parody and light comedy into many of his works. A simple premise could in his hands suddenly expand into a world very real but somehow emotionally fraught and on the very edge of darkness. Barry Pain died on 5th May 1928 in Bushey, Hertfordshire.Ver libro
