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  Summary of Thomas C Foster's How...

  Falcon Press

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  Buy now to get the main key ideas from Thomas C. Foster's How to Read Novels Like a Professor 
    
  When novels became a thing around the seventeenth century, it was all thrilling. It wasn't possible for readers to say, “This is unoriginal, this has been done before, this is a good or bad novel.” Every novel was an innovation. As time progressed, a framework for the conventional novel emerged: a linear narrative, stories about people growing up or falling apart, compelling characters, and definite conclusions that provide emotional satisfaction. 
  In How to Read Novels Like a Professor (2008), Thomas C. Foster dives deep into each of these elements, using his own set of laws for the novel to help readers increase their understanding. He backs up his explanations with a wealth of vivid literary examples that will make you want to read every novel he mentions.

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  Amorous or Loving? - The Highly...

  Rupert Gavin

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  How did a marginal dialect spoken in the late ninth century by 200,000 people become the world's language spoken by 1.6 billion people today? In Amorous or Loving? – The Highly Peculiar Tale of English and the English, Sir Rupert Gavin charts the unique evolution of our language into the resulting hodge-podge that is now the lingua franca of the world. He argues that English is ideal as the global language, not just by accident of history, but by fundamental construction and constitution. Further, he examines how all of this was determined not just by our unique language, but also our geography, our weather, our religion, the extraordinary status of London, and by a handful of inspirational figures – some well-known and some hardly known today at all.

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  Adam Smith - The Father of...

  Hector Davidson

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  Adam Smith, often hailed as the father of modern economics, revolutionized the field with his pioneering ideas in the 18th century. His significance lies in his formulation of the foundational principles of classical economics, particularly through his seminal works, The Theory of Moral Sentiments and An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations. 
  In The Wealth of Nations, Smith introduced the concept of the "invisible hand," a metaphor for the self-regulating nature of free markets. He argued that individuals pursuing their self-interest unintentionally contribute to the economic well-being of society, as if guided by an invisible hand. This idea challenged the prevailing mercantilist views of the time, advocating instead for free trade and minimal government intervention in economic affairs. 
  Smith's exploration of the division of labor highlighted how productivity and efficiency could be vastly improved when tasks are specialized. This principle not only influenced economic theory but also had a profound impact on industrial practices and economic policy.

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  Sinful Lips: Lesbian Taboo Sex...

  Lolita Grey

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  In the secret chambers of the soul, where the forbidden and the exquisite entwine, this collection dares to whisper truths most dare not speak. Sinful Lips: Lesbian Taboo Sex Stories offers a sumptuous feast of desire, an odyssey through the shadowed corridors of passion where propriety dissolves into raw, unbridled pleasure. 
  Prepare to be captivated by:First-Time Temptations: The tender awakening of curiosity, where innocence meets the fervor of discovery.Taboo Longings: Forbidden desires that pulse with the thrill of the unattainable.Orgasmic Oral Bliss: Lips and tongues weaving symphonies of pleasure beyond imagining.69 and Fetish Fantasies: The art of sensual reciprocity, adorned with the delicate touch of forbidden fetishes.Dominatrix Dreams: The intoxicating dance of power, submission, and ecstasy.Toy-Laden Escapades: A playful celebration of boundless creativity in the pursuit of delight. 
  Here lies a collection not merely to be read but to be devoured—an invitation to explore the lush gardens of pleasure, where every page is an act of liberation. Embrace the allure of the forbidden, and let these tales lead you to the heights of ecstasy.  
  For those who dare to taste, the reward is immeasurable!

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  The Analects of Confucius

  Confucius

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  The Analects are a collection of Confucius's sayings brought together by his pupils shortly after his death in 497 BC.
  
  Together they express a philosophy, or a moral code, by which Confucius, one of the most humane thinkers of all time, believed everyone should live. Upholding the ideals of wisdom, self-knowledge, courage and love of one's fellow man, he argued that the pursuit of virtue should be every individual's supreme goal. And, while following the Way, or the truth, might not result in immediate or material gain, Confucius showed that it could nevertheless bring its own powerful and lasting spiritual rewards.

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  The Social Genome - The New...

  Dalton Conley

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  A pioneering scientist presents a mind-expanding account of the sociogenomics revolution, which promises to upend everything we know about human development. 
   
   
   
  Sociogenomics brings together advances in molecular genetics and traditional social and behavioral science. The key tool is the polygenic index, which allows us to analyze DNA to measure a child's genetic potential. Today, we can estimate a child's adult height, how far they will go in school, and their weight as an adult—all from a cheek swab, finger prick, or vial of saliva. Dalton Conley and other researchers are using this new science to shed light on the ways in which genes shape our world, influencing how each person both creates and responds to the environment around them. Conley reveals a world where children's DNA influences the nurture they extract from their parents; the genes of our schoolmates affect our likelihood of smoking as much as our own DNA does; and spouses' genes influence each other's moods and behaviors. 
   
   
   
  The Social Genome presents a nuanced, powerful perspective on individual potential and social dynamics and raises critical ethical questions about how we will navigate a future where we have access to far more genetic information than ever before.

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