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Whiteoak Harvest chronicles the 1930s saga of Renny Whiteoak and his wife, Alayne. Finch Whiteoak and wife, Sarah, return from their honeymoon to upset the Jalna household with Eden Whiteoak's love child. Meanwhile Wakefield Whiteoak is engaged to Pauline Lebraux but is tormented by religious doubts.
Told in dual POV and set in 1913 Boston, a middle class girl and a Greek immigrant defy her parents and buck society by eloping, but when tragedy rips them apart they give up everything, including each other, for their love and for their child.Mostra libro
A married man decides to surprise his hot, mature wife with a present for which she has been secretly pining for years - a one night stand with Carl, the black Adonis from his office for whom she has long had an intense crush. He films his wife being pounded by the hulking beast of a man while she wails in ecstasy, but before long she is crying out to be stuffed even harder. This story is a work of fiction and contains sex scenes and is suitable for adults only. All characters are fictional and are over 18 years old.Mostra libro
'If you look closely you can still see some tear splotches on these pages, here and there.' Following the death of his wife, Miles, an academic and hypochondriac suffering from acute anxiety, finds himself in need of professional help. Back in his native Scotland from a research trip to the US he conducted in the weeks preceding his wife's death, his therapist encourages him to write a fictionalised version of his life in order to pinpoint the sources of his anxiety. In penning this record of his memories, Miles reveals the complicated double life he has been leading – tortured academic by day, Internet troll hounding people under a pseudonym by night – and unsettling details surrounding the US trip begin to surface. As the narrative progresses, questions build as to what actually happened during the final days of Miles and Sarah's marriage. Americanitis is an extraordinary work that mercilessly blends fact with fiction and leaves the reader scrabbling for truth.Mostra libro
With admission to The Program, an elite interdisciplinary graduate cohort at the forefront of astronomy and technology, Rosa's dreams are finally within reach. Her research into the cosmos follows in the footsteps of her astronomer father's revolutionary work in Bantu geometries and Indigenous astronomies. A bona fide genius, he transformed the scientific landscape by fusing the best of Western and Indigenous scientific thought. Yet since his death during her childhood, Rosa has been plagued by anxiety attacks she dubs "The Terrors"—and by unresolved questions about her father's life. Who is his mysterious friend Mr. C? Who was her father, really? Ambitious, hungry for success, and determined to soar, Rosa joins the ranks of America's smartest. Her cohort of talented Fellows includes Shaniqua, her roommate, who is analyzing melanin molecules and their capacity to conduct electricity; Richard, an expert in quantum mechanics; Mausi, studying Indigenous American scientific thought; and Péralte, Rosa's estranged stepbrother whose obsessive videogaming has inspired him to become a programmer. Her classmates challenge Rosa's understanding of identity, personhood, the ethics of technology, and, most painfully, her adulation of her father, whose legacy is more complicated than it appears.Mostra libro
What if art holds the key to understanding the deepest truths of life, culture, and human nature? The Birth of Tragedy brings Friedrich Nietzsche’s groundbreaking exploration of art and human existence into the modern age. Originally a celebration of ancient Greek tragedy, this book examines how the tension between order (Apollonian) and chaos (Dionysian) drives creativity, culture, and meaning. More than a philosophical treatise, The Birth of Tragedy is an invitation to embrace life’s beauty and complexity. Nietzsche inspires readers to see the world through the lens of art, recognize the transformative power of creativity, and find meaning in both joy and suffering.What You’ll Discover:The Power of Art and Culture – Understand how art shapes human experience.The Balance of Order and Chaos – Explore Nietzsche’s revolutionary concepts of Apollonian and Dionysian forces.Insights into Human Nature – Gain a deeper understanding of life’s struggles and triumphs.Timeless Lessons for Modern Life – Apply Nietzsche’s philosophy to navigate challenges with resilience. Imagine finding meaning in life’s contradictions, embracing creativity, and seeing art as a gateway to deeper understanding. Take the first step toward a new perspective on art, culture, and humanity. Get your copy today and unlock Nietzsche’s wisdom for the modern world.Mostra libro
We know precious little of the man called Barabbas, a contemporary of Jesus of Nazareth. He is variously described in the historical record as thief, murderer, rebel, and notable Roman prisoner. His release by the Roman Prefect Pontius Pilate was part of the supernal plan for the Christ to offer himself as the ultimate blood sacrifice, but it’s doubtful Barabbas understood any of that at the time. Many have wondered what became of him, or rather, who he became after that fateful day. Someday we will know the answer, but in the meantime, we can imagine that, like all of us, he too sought a path of personal redemption, imperfectly.Mostra libro
