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  The Koran and the Flesh

  Ludovic-Mohamed Zahed

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  A childhood marked by religion classes, his passion for the Koran, his father's homophobia and his impulses, Ludovic-Lotfi Zahed is the author of an unpublished and rare book on the possible reconciliation between homosexuality and Islam. The man who, as a teenager, turned away from a religion that rejected him, who became a Salafist out of love for his brother in religion—he was unaware of his homosexuality at the time—is today an adult who has matured, a moderate Muslim who returned to his initial positions, denouncing the corruption that reigns within Islam, the quest for power between Salafists and Muslim extremists.
  In a remarkably well-written book, halfway between biography and essay, he explains how he lived through the discovery of his homosexuality. He tells of the many questions of identity that followed, the rejection of his Salafist "brothers" who were disturbed by his effeminate attitude and the relationships of domination within the Muslim community. In his analysis, which appears in the background, the author wonders: Why such a need for universal normalization among his Muslim brothers? Why such a need for gregarious living? Why do they never talk about the well-being of the other?
  The Koran, a stake in the fratricidal wars of those who use religion as a weapon, is a real bargaining chip for dogmatic Muslims. Very early on, he confided in me: “I was astonished by the way in which it is possible to ‘buy’ the respect of a brother by quoting two or three well-felt verses, followed by the commentary of an ulama, a pillar of Islamic law." The Koran and the Flesh is a testimony of an unsuspected richness which, beyond the question of homosexuality, deals with the more ignored aspect of the life of a nearly ordinary Muslim in France.

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  Persepolis and Susa: The History...

  Charles River Editors

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  Lying in the middle of a plain in modern day Iran is a forgotten ancient city: Persepolis. Built two and a half thousand years ago, it was known in its day as the richest city under the sun. Persepolis was the capital of Achaemenid Persian Empire, the largest empire the world had ever seen, but after its destruction, it was largely forgotten for nearly 2,000 years, and the lives and achievements of those who built it were almost entirely erased from history. Alexander the Great’s troops razed the city to the ground in a drunken riot to celebrate the conquest of the capital, after which time and sand buried it for centuries. 
  It was not until the excavations of the 1930s that many of the relics, reliefs, and clay tablets that offer so much information about Persian life could be studied for the first time. Through archaeological remains, ancient texts, and work by a new generation of historians, a picture can today be built of this remarkable civilization and their capital city. Although the city had been destroyed, the legacy of the Persians survived, even as they mostly remain an enigma to the West and are not nearly as well understood as the Greeks, Romans, or Egyptians. In a sense, the Achaemenid Persian Empire holds some of the most enduring mysteries of ancient civilization.  
  Susa is located in what is today southwestern Iran, about 150 miles north of the Persian Gulf. It served as the capital of the Kingdom of Elam, and later one of the prominent capitals used by the Achaemenid Persian Empire. When Darius the Great established his rule over the Persian Empire, he set out to build the palace of Persepolis in his homeland. Later, he constructed an equally magnificent palace complex in his favorite city and winter capital, Susa. Archaeological findings indicate that Susa was already an ancient city at the time of the prophet Daniel, whose tomb was in Susa, and it has become one of the holiest sites in Iran. 

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  Queen Victoria's Jubilee

  Mark Twain

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  "Every nation has its own way of celebrating, but England's pageantry is unmatched."
  
  Mark Twain's Queen Victoria's Jubilee captures the splendour and sentimentality surrounding the celebration of the sixty years of Queen Victoria's reign in 1897. With his characteristic wit and keen social commentary, Twain reflects on the grandeur of the festivities and the deep emotional connection between the queen and her subjects, interweaving humour with poignant insights into British identity, tradition, and the complexity of monarchy in a rapidly changing world.
  Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known by his pen name Mark Twain (1835–1910), grew up along the banks of the Mississippi River, and his early experiences inspired many of his most famous works, including The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Widely celebrated as America's greatest humorist, Twain captured the spirit of a rapidly changing nation, and his sharp wit, keen eye for human nature, and gift for storytelling made him not only a beloved novelist but also a popular lecturer and essayist.
  
  Twain's innovative style, character-driven storytelling and ability to interweave humour with profound social critique laid the groundwork for modern American literature and has inspired countless authors, including Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Indeed, Hemingway famously declared that "all modern American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called Huckleberry Finn."

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  MINDFUL ACT THERAPY - Acceptance...

  Helen Campbell

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  Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or panic attacks? Do you long for a more fulfilling and peaceful life? If so, "MINDFUL ACT THERAPY" is the transformative guide you've been searching for. 
  In this groundbreaking book, renowned therapist [Author Name] introduces you to Mindful Act Therapy (MAT), an innovative approach that combines elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with the power of mindfulness. This powerful fusion creates a new pathway to healing and personal growth, offering you effective tools and strategies to overcome your emotional challenges. 
  Within these pages, you will discover:An in-depth exploration of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and its extension, Mindful Act Therapy (MAT), and how they can revolutionize your mental well-being.Practical techniques and exercises that integrate mindfulness practices, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and acceptance-based interventions to address stress, anxiety, depression, and panic attacks.Step-by-step guidance on how to cultivate mindfulness and develop acceptance towards your emotions, thoughts, and sensations, allowing you to break free from their grip.Strategies to identify and challenge negative thought patterns and beliefs that contribute to your emotional struggles, enabling you to reframe your thinking and create positive change.Effective tools to establish values-based goals and commit to actions aligned with your true desires, fostering personal growth and fulfillment. 
  "MINDFUL ACT THERAPY" empowers you to embrace the present moment, find inner peace, and cultivate a life of authenticity, resilience, and happiness. With the guidance of Helen Campbell's expertise, you will learn to navigate life's challenges with grace and develop a deep sense of self-compassion and acceptance.

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  Swapped in the Pen 2 - Gender Swap

  Kinky Press

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  Being in the pen isn’t that bad as long as you stayed on top of the band of skin heads. 
    
  If you’re big enough, the female guards may even let you bang them – and Michael is good at banging. 
    
  But, there’s a new game in town. Glendyle Corp has a solution to the female sterility plaguing their world, and they want to turn the prisoners into voluptuous baby making bimbos. 
    
  Can a big, bad dude like Michael grow melons and a she-thing if he’s promised a free ticket out of jail? Yes. Yes, he can. 
    
  Michael has a fantastic time exploring his, or rather her, new body before being taken into the lab where a machine relentlessly pumps him full of baby making goodness. 
    
  PSA: This story contains a man forced into an undesirable situation. There will be pistons shoved into places – and he never knew how good a woman has it. He’ll do some exploration with a big, black bull and be satisfied by a fertilization machine. Next, he will find out what it’s like to be fertile and expecting.

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  Park Cruising - What Happens...

  Marcus McCann

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  An intimate look at one of culture's most enduring taboos: public sex. 
   
   
   
  Park Cruising takes a long look at the men who cruise for sex in urban parks. Human rights lawyer Marcus McCann uses park cruising as a point of departure for discussions of consent, empathy, public health, municipal planning, and our relationship to strangers. Prompted by his work opposing a police sting in a suburban park, McCann's ruminations go beyond targeted enforcement and police indifference to violence to examine cruising as a type of world-building. 
   
   
   
  The result is a series of insightful and poetic walks through history, law, literature, and popular representations of cruising in search of the social value of sex. What McCann ultimately reveals is a world of connection, care, and unexpected lessons about the value of pleasure. 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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