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  Blank - Essays and Interviews

  M. NourbeSe Philip

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  Bla_K is a collection of previously out-of-print essays and new works by one of Canada's most important writers and thinkers.
  
  Through an engagement with her earlier work, M. NourbeSe Philip comes to realize the existence of a repetition in the world: the return of something that, while still present, has become unembedded from the world, disappeared. Her imperative becomes to make us see what has gone unseen by writing memory upon the margin of history, in the shadow of empire and at the frontier of silence.
  
  In heretical writings that work to make the disappeared perceptible, Bla_K explores questions of timeliness, recurrence, ongoingness, art, race, the body politic, and the so-called multicultural nation. Through these considerations, Philip creates a linguistic form that registers the presence of what has seemingly dissolved, a form that also imprints the loss and the silence surrounding those disappearances in its very presence.

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  The Buddhist Catechism

  H. S. Olcott

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  The simple aim of this little book is to give so succinct and yet comprehensive a digest of Buddhistic history, ethics and philosophy as to enable beginners to understand and appreciate the noble ideal taught by the Buddha, and thus make it easier for them to follow out the Dharma in its details. In this book, information is presented in a catechism format: question and answer.  The matter has been grouped within five categories, viz.: (1) The Life of the Buddha; (2) the Doctrine; (3) the Sangha, or monastic order; (4) a brief history of Buddhism, its Councils and propaganda; (5) some reconciliation of Buddhism with science. and there is a most enlightening appendix which give 14 fundamental Buddhist beliefs that were universally accepted at the time.  - Summary by Phil Chenevert

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  The Behavior of Crowds - A...

  Everett Dean Martin

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  "The Behavior of Crowds: A Psychological Study" is a book written by Everett Dean Martin. The aim of the book is to explain the psychological processes that underlie the behavior of crowds. Martin contends that a loss of uniqueness and a blending of identities into a single entity are characteristics of crowds. A strong emotional contagion is produced by this blending, and it has the potential to cause illogical conduct. Crowds, according to Martin, are also open to suggestion, especially from charismatic leaders or other persons who are able to tap into the crowd's emotions and control them. Martin names a number of elements—such as anonymity, suggestibility, mimicry, and emotional contagion—that might affect how people behave in large groups. Along with the possibility for crowds to act violently or destructively, he also emphasizes the importance of leaders in crowd behavior. In general, Martin's work offers insightful information on the psychology of crowds and the variables that might affect their behavior. The work remains relevant today and has been referenced by numerous academics and researchers in the area of psychology and social psychology.

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  Dracula

  Bram Stoker

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  Dracula is an 1897 Gothic horror novel by Irish author Bram Stoker. Famous for introducing the character of the vampire Count Dracula, the novel tells the story of Dracula's attempt to move from Transylvania to England so he may find new blood and spread undead curse, and the battle between Dracula and a small group of men and women led by Professor Abraham Van Helsing. Dracula has been assigned to many literary genres including vampire literature, horror fiction, the gothic novel and invasion literature. The novel touches on themes such as the role of women in Victorian culture, sexual conventions, immigration, colonialism, and post-colonialism. Although Stoker did not invent the vampire, he defined its modern form, and the novel has spawned numerous theatrical, film and television interpretations

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  Gods of the Silver Screen - The...

  One World Media

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  Any actor can rise to fame, but only a rare few become icons—legends—Gods of the Silver Screen. Clark Gable, John Wayne, Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Jack Nicholson, and Tom Hanks weren’t just stars; they were larger-than-life figures whose relentless passion and unshakable drive cemented their place in Hollywood history. 
  From romance to action, comedy to drama, these men captivated audiences and defined generations of cinema. But behind the glitz and glory lies the untold truth. Step into their world and hear firsthand accounts from those who knew them best. Discover the struggles, the triumphs, the private romances, and the untold secrets of Hollywood’s most celebrated leading men. 
  Quote: “I’m not an actor and haven’t been for years. I’m a human being—hopefully a concerned and somewhat intelligent one—who occasionally acts.”—Marlon Brando

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  Prisoner of the White Lines -...

  R. E. Urycki

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  Embark on a captivating journey with R. E. Urycki's Prisoner of the White Lines, a mesmerizing travel memoir that transports readers across continents and through time. Experience the allure of hitchhiking through Europe, Africa, Israel, and Alaska, starting in the pivotal year of 1969. This book isn't just a travelogue — it's a time capsule to a golden era of adventure and discovery. Follow the footsteps of a true vagabond, whose quest for self-discovery uncovers the profound beauty and kindness hidden in the corners of the world. Prisoner of the White Lines is more than a memoir; it's an invitation to explore the rich tapestry of human connection and the timeless spirit of exploration.

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