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  Lacan Sucks and So Do You - A...

  Sophia Blackwell

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  What if your political identity, your core beliefs, and even your taste in snack food weren’t really yours? What if they were built out of language, hijacked by desire, and quietly manipulated by slogans, myths, and a Symbolic Order you didn’t ask to be born into? 
  Welcome to the world of Jacques Lacan, where nothing means what it seems, and everything is your unconscious acting out. 
  Lacan Sucks is your brutally sarcastic, surprisingly accurate guide to Lacan’s theory of language, power, and why you keep voting against your own interests. From signifiers that never shut up to unconscious desires that vote without you, this book breaks down how politics doesn’t just use language—it is language. 
  Through roast-level commentary, existential side-eye, and actual philosophical insight (yes, really), this book unpacks: 
  How language doesn’t reflect reality—it constructs it 
  Why you’re not an individual, you’re a pre-written script with anxiety 
  How politicians weaponize your desires with slogans and symbols 
  What the hell Lacan meant by “the unconscious is structured like a language” 
  And how to fight back using the one weapon they fear: your own damn voice 
  If you’ve ever felt manipulated by political discourse, confused by your own identity, or just wanted to scream into a pillow while reading Écrits, this is the book for you. 
  No degree in psychoanalysis or philosophy required. Just a sense of humor and a lingering suspicion that reality might be rigged.

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  Charles II - George II - Tea...

  Gilbert Abbott A'Beckett

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  Charles Featherstone gleefully narrates the uproarious finale of A’Beckett’s Comic History, skewering Britain’s glorious descent into chaos after Queen Anne. Witness thick-accented German kings fumbling through English, ministers auctioning the nation’s dignity, and England drowning in get-rich-quick scams – all while crinolines expanded and sense evaporated. 
  meet George I, shuffling mistresses in and out of palace cupboards while dodging Jacobite assassins; his son George II, shrieking battlefield commands in mangled English (and reportedly dropping his trousers for "luck" mid-cavalry charge); and Britain’s "first" Prime Minister, Robert Walpole, who perfected bribery as statecraft with the immortal quip: "Every man has his price... and mine is remarkably low!" 
  Witness the South Sea Bubble—a frenzy of greed that saw nobles and cobblers alike betting fortunes on "vapor and paperwork" until the economy imploded (though London’s wig-makers somehow thrived). Hold your breath as Bonnie Prince Charlie’s tartan-clad Jacobite rebels storm south in the ’45 Rising, only to collapse into farce when the prince reportedly fled a dessert fork "quivering in his pudding." And marvel at Britain’s global gambles: empires built on naval mutinies over rancid limes, colonial cash-grabs, and taxes on everything from windows to gin—all while Germanic kings gazed wistfully toward Saxony. 
  Perfect for fans of Blackadder the Third and The Perfect for fans of Blackadder the Third and the screwball intrigue of The Favourite, this riotous finale proves Britain’s "Enlightenment" was really enlightened self-interest—a stumble toward greatness paved with blunders, bribes, and enough powdered wigs to choke a horse.

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  50 of the Funniest Jokes and One...

  Onofre Quezada

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  "50 of the Funniest Jokes and One-Liners" is the perfect dose of quick, sparkling humor you need to brighten your day. From brilliant puns to one-liners so absurd you won't be able to help but burst out laughing, this book brings together a carefully curated collection of the wittiest jokes and most hilarious one-liners. 
  Ideal for sharing with friends, breaking the ice, or simply enjoying alone when you need a break, these 50 comedic gems will show you that sometimes, less is more... especially when it comes to laughter! 
  A short, simple, and very funny book. Because sometimes, all you need is a good laugh.

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  Murder in the Merigolds

  Dale Mayer

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  Book 13: Lovely Lethal GardensRiches to rags … Chaos has never been so supreme … Now a suspect herself … No calm in sight …Being a suspect in the murder of her ex-lawyer is not the fun Doreen thought it would be. And, of course, she’s been ordered to stay away from the case, … but she can’t help being interested. So she enlists Mack’s brother, Nick—her new lawyer—to help.Mack’s first priority is to clear Doreen as a suspect. No one in their right mind would seriously believe she’d done the deed, of course. … But, the fact is, she had both motive and opportunity, so clearing her of suspicion isn’t the walk in the park that Mack would like it to be. Especially not when she insists on sticking her nose into his case, where it doesn’t belong.And just when Doreen is certain things can’t get any worse, answering her doorbell shows her that this nightmare has just started. Who just walked into her life? None other than her soon-to-be-ex-husband, … Mathew …

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  Leftover Chronicles The: Stories...

  Hang Nguyen

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  The feast is over, but the stories are just beginning. This charming collection explores the quiet, reflective, and often hilarious day after Thanksgiving. Follow a father and son on an early morning shopping adventure, two sisters navigating a relationship over turkey sandwiches, and strangers meeting in a diner, bonded by their escape from the previous day’s chaos. It’s a tender look at the calm after the storm. Discover the quiet moments, unexpected connections, and simple joys that make the day after Thanksgiving just as meaningful as the holiday itself.

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  How to Start a Podcast: An...

  Elliot Shore

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  Everything you need to know about how to grow your own podcast today! 
  Have you been struggling to get your head wrapped around the podcasting world?  
  Do you feel you lack ideas of what to do, and has it been hard making a profit?  
  Are you finding writing for your podcast almost unbearable?  
  Do you want to have fun podcasting and get paid to do it?  
  It is time to get a new perspective on all things podcast-related. 
  In this book, you will:Understand how the podcasting world works.Learn how to develop the premise for a successful podcast.Discover how to choose the right niche and audience for you.Get insight into the business side of podcasting by learning how to start a brand.Learn all about the different equipment you may need according to your budget.Learn all you need to know about editing and post-production.Discover the best places to upload your podcast.Explore the many ways through which you can monetize your content.Master how to market your podcast.Master interviewing techniques for when you bring on guests. 
  As a content creator, your time, effort, and financial resources are too precious to be wasted on techniques that do not work. It’s time for you to take a step back and plan a new approach. This insightful book will walk you through the process of building a podcast, distributing it, and profiting from it. What are you waiting for?  
  Click the “add to cart” button and start your podcasting journey today!

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