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  Allegorical Moments - Call to...

  Lyn Hejinian

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  Allegorical Moments is a set of essays dedicated to rethinking allegory and arguing for its significance as a creative and critical response to sociopolitical, environmental, and existential turmoil affecting the contemporary world. Traditionally, allegorical interpretation was intended to express an orthodoxy and support an ideology. Hejinian attempts to liberate allegory from its dogmatic usages. Presenting modern and contemporary materials ranging from the novel to poetry to painting and cinema to activist poetry of the Occupy movement, each essay in the book "begins again" with different materials and from different perspectives. Hejinian's generative scholarship looks back to experimental modernism and forward into a future for a vital, wayward poetry resistant to the crushing global effects of neoliberalism.

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  Heliopolis: The History and...

  Charles River Editors

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  The city of Heliopolis was one of ancient Egypt’s most important religious centers, the focus of the civilization’s solar cult, and a destination for pilgrims for nearly 3,000 years. It was at Heliopolis where Egyptian priests developed one of Egypt’s three major creation myths, which, like any aspect of a culture that survived for as long as Egypt’s did, evolved throughout the centuries. Heliopolis’ origins were quite humble though, and it does not appear that it was ever planned to be a great city. The city began as a small settlement in the late 4th millennium BC, but within a couple of hundred years it became the center of Egypt’s solar religion, due to several fortuitous circumstances. 
  Heliopolis’ proximity to the political capital of Memphis no doubt helped with its early growth, as did its patronage by some important early kings. By the Middle Kingdom (c. 2055–1650 BCE), Heliopolis was one of the most important religious centers in Egypt, and the most important kings saw it as essential to erect monuments in the city. As Egypt’s dynasties and kingdoms rose and fell, Heliopolis, the “City of the Sun,” kept shining, attracting numerous kings to leave their mark. Throughout the New Kingdom (1550–1069 BCE) and the Late Period (728–332 BCE), Heliopolis continued to attract kings, sometimes foreigners, who wanted to establish their legitimacy as pharaohs. 
  Although Heliopolis faded and eventually disappeared as an important religious center after the Greeks and Romans took control of Egypt, its memory remained. The name Heliopolis is actually Greek for “city of the sun,” while the Hebrews knew it as “On,” proving that its historical memory was (and remains) quite strong.

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  United States Presidential...

  Various Authors

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  Experience the powerful words and enduring vision of American leadership through the voices of Presidents who have shaped the 21st century. This collection features the inaugural addresses of George W. Bush (2001, 2005), Barack Obama (2009, 2013), Donald Trump (2017), and Joe Biden (2021). Each speech offers a unique glimpse into the priorities, challenges, and aspirations of the nation during their respective administrations. 
  Narrated with clarity and respect, these historic speeches capture pivotal moments in modern American history—from the aftermath of September 11th to the dawn of a new era in the face of global and domestic challenges. Perfect for history enthusiasts, students, and anyone interested in the evolving story of American democracy, this compilation provides a front-row seat to the words that have guided the nation through times of change and uncertainty.

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  Star Wars and Philosophy Strikes...

  William Irwin

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  "This is the Way." In Star Wars and Philosophy Strikes Back, the Way wends through entirely new adventures in the Star Wars galaxy far, far away: not only the films of the Skywalker saga, but also Rebels, The Bad Batch, Rogue One, Solo, and The Mandalorian. Like the creators of these films and television series, the authors in this book harness the magical mix of humor, action, empathy, characterization, adventure, and fan service that constitutes Star Wars. 
   
   
   
  In addition to thorny metaphysical questions about the nature of time and free will, this volume highlights the staggering cultural impact of George Lucas's universe. The newest Star Wars narratives tackle ethnicity on alien worlds and how love and sex with a droid like L3-37 would work ("It works"). The connections between the Separatist Freedom Movement and the struggle for social justice in the USA in the twenty-first century are brought to light. And philosophical second looks at Rian Johnson's The Last Jedi prove there is much more to this controversial entry in the Skywalker saga. 
   
   
   
  Thirty-six philosophers, both sages and scoundrels among them, examine the full range of deep questions throughout the Star Wars chronology—from The Phantom Menace to The Rise of Skywalker and beyond. "They have spoken."

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  The Tyrant’s Handbook - How to...

  A.A. Castor

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  Power does not belong to the righteous—it belongs to those ruthless enough to take it. 
  From the ancient empires to modern political regimes, history has been shaped not by the moral, but by the manipulative. The Tyrant's Handbook: How to Rule, Deceive, and Dominate is a cold, strategic manual that dissects the psychology of control, the art of deception, and the brutal truths of leadership. 
  This book explores the unspoken laws of power—how rulers condition obedience, manipulate perception, use fear and loyalty as weapons, and ensure their dominance remains unchallenged. It exposes the tactics used by tyrants, corporate leaders, and political masterminds to bend reality to their will, from rewriting history to manufacturing crises to justify greater control. 
  Inside, you will learn: 
  ✔ The Psychology of Control – How to make people obey without force. 
  ✔ The Laws of Manipulation – Why perception is stronger than truth. 
  ✔ The Art of Deception – How lies and distractions keep rulers in power. 
  ✔ Fear vs. Loyalty – How to balance terror and rewards for absolute control. 
  ✔ Economic Domination – Using money, debt, and financial systems to enslave. 
  ✔ Eliminating Opposition – The tactics for removing threats before they rise. 
  ✔ The Theater of Rule – How politics, propaganda, and spectacle shape power. 
  ✔ The Eternal Game – How to keep control once you have it. 
  Power is the only law that matters. Those who do not understand it will forever be controlled by those who do. This book is for those who refuse to be ruled.

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  Breaking In - A First-Time Gay Tale

  Jane Fox

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  Kase, a slim, muscular young thief, just broke into the wrong place. When he discovers he's in a warehouse sex club run by a criminal named Ulrich, he wants to run. Ulrich knows just what to do with guys like him. But before Ulrich can do too much damage, Kase is rescued by one of Ulrich's men, Rabies, who is immediately attracted to Kase, and makes him a lucrative offer to join their club parties. Kase is afraid; he insists he's not into guys. And the violence in Ulrich's eyes terrifies him. But when Kase has to come up with quick cash or get thrown out of his home, will he give in to Rabies and go work for Ulrich at the club? Or will he, in the process, manage to steal Rabies' heart?

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