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  The Situation and the Story -...

  Vivian Gornick

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  All narrative writing must pull from the raw material of life a tale that will shape experience, transform event, deliver a bit of wisdom. In a story or a novel the "I" who tells this tale can be, and often is, an unreliable narrator but in nonfiction the reader must always be persuaded that the narrator is speaking truth. 
   
   
   
  How does one pull from one's own boring, agitated self the truth-speaker who will tell the story a personal narrative needs to tell? That is the question The Situation and the Story asks—and answers. Taking us on a tour of some of the best memoirs and essays of the past hundred years, Gornick traces the changing idea of self that has dominated the century, and demonstrates the enduring truth-speaker to be found in the work of writers as diverse as Edmund Gosse, Joan Didion, Oscar Wilde, James Baldwin, or Marguerite Duras. 
   
   
   
  This book is itself a model of the lucid intelligence that has made Gornick one of our most admired writers of nonfiction. In it, she teaches us to write by teaching us how to read: how to recognize truth when we hear it in the writing of others and in our own.

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  On Class

  Deborah Dundas

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  Deborah Dundas is a journalist who grew up poor and almost didn’t make it to university. In On Class, she talks to writers, activists, those who work with the poor and those who are poor about what happens when we don’t talk about poverty or class—and what will happen when we do.
  		 
  Growing up poor, Deborah Dundas knew what it meant to want, to be hungry, and to long for social and economic dignity; she understood the crushing weight of having nothing much expected of you. But even after overcoming many of the usual barriers faced by lower- and working-class people, she still felt anxious about her place, and even in relatively safe spaces reluctant to broach the subject of class. While new social movements have generated open conversation about gender and racism, discussions of class rarely include the voices of those most deeply affected: the working class and poor. 
  On Class is an exploration of the ways in which we talk about class: of who tells the stories, and who doesn’t, which ones tend to be repeated most often, and why this has to change. It asks the question: What don’t we talk about when we don’t talk about class? And what might happen if, finally, we did?

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  Megalithic Temples of Malta The:...

  Editors Charles River

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  Malta’s history goes back further than many know, which can be attested to by the numerous Neolithic and Bronze Age era megaliths that dot the island of Malta proper as well as the island of Gozo to the north. Naturally, when European archaeologists began unearthing the megaliths of Malta in the 19th century, they did not know what to think, which led to a plethora of theories, many of them quite fantastic. At least 23 of these temples were uncovered, but because the people who built them lacked the knowledge of writing, speculation over who built them and why remained well into the 20th century (Rountree 2003, 26). Some people theorized that the Malta megaliths were built by a race of giants, while others believed that it was the center of a “Mother Earth” cult that later spread through Neolithic Europe.  
  Early archaeologists were also perplexed about the physical origins of the Maltese megalith builders. Because Malta is such an isolated location, the builders had to have migrated there from elsewhere, but debates raged over the location. Equally confusing was when the megaliths were built. Although most legitimate historians believed from an early time that they were Neolithic structures, some argued that they were built much later and influenced by the Minoans and/or the Mycenaeans.  
  Even as some answers have arrived, scholars still debate the purpose of the megaliths. Although there is a near consensus that they served as religious temples, the deities that were worshiped as well as the rituals carried out in the structures remain a mystery and sources of further debate. As such, the ancient monuments remain enigmatic and serve as sources of pride for the modern Maltese people and awe-inspiring to all those who visit them.

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  Accelerate or Die

  J.P Thor, Omar Ibrahim, B. Bones

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  Accelerate or Die—The Choice Is Yours As the lines between technology and humanity blur, an undeniable question emerges: will we control our evolution, or be swept away by it? ACEL takes you on a thought-provoking journey through the accelerating tide of human potential, where artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and the quest for mastery over our own fate converge. In this era of boundless innovation, our greatest asset isn't just technology—it’s the expansion of human intelligence, agency, and the relentless drive to explore uncharted territories. From the intricacies of AI ethics to the untapped energies that lie within and beyond, ACEL unravels the philosophy of Acceleration: a movement that doesn't just accept change but propels it forward, challenging the limits of what it means to be human. As you turn each page, you’ll be immersed in a vision of a future where humanity stands not just as observers but as architects of a world where progress is both inevitable and essential. Will you harness this momentum and help redefine our place in the cosmos, or will you let the future outpace you? Join the evolution. Embrace your potential. The clock is ticking.

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  The Queer and Transgender...

  PhD Anneliese A. Singh, PhD...

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  The Queer and Transgender Resilience Workbook will teach you how to challenge internalized negative messages, handle stress, build a community, and embrace your true self. 
   
   
   
  Resilience is a key ingredient for psychological health and wellness. It's what gives people the psychological strength to cope with stress and setbacks. But if you are queer or gender non-conforming, life stresses may also include discrimination in housing and health care, employment barriers, homelessness, family rejection, physical attacks or threats, and general unfair treatment and oppression. So, how can you gain resilience in a society that is so often toxic and unwelcoming? 
   
   
   
  In this important workbook, you'll discover how to cultivate the key components of resilience: holding a positive view of yourself and your abilities; knowing your worth and cultivating a strong sense of self-esteem; effectively utilizing resources; being assertive and creating a support community; fostering hope and growth within yourself, and finding the strength to help others. 
   
   
   
  By learning to challenge internalized negative messages and remove obstacles from your life, you can build the resilience you need to embrace your truest self.

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  IN SEARCH of a WAY OUT - A TRUE...

  Bobby Straus

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  When an early childhood event triggers the onset of depression, Bobby Straus’s life is changed forever. The experience marks the beginning of the ups and downs, and twists and turns of Bobby’s life-long struggle to overcome depression and find a renewed sense of hope. But the road is not an easy one and after years of enduring the mental pain of depression, he finally reaches a crisis point and is catapulted into the throes of hopelessness. His life is changed forever. But what appears to be the end, turns out to be the beginning of Bobby’s journey to healing and recovery.

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