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  Broken by the President (Gay...

  Archer Vale

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  “Obey the president. Accept his authority.” 
  The greatest presidential secret isn’t a UFO sighting or a military conspiracy—it’s the presidential sex island east of Washington, D.C. 
  I was just a janitor at the White House, but the president took an interest in me. He got me on my knees. He made me smell his presidential musk. He made me wear the First Lady’s used clothing. 
  But I didn’t realize it was all a job interview. 
  Now, we’re on his jet heading to the island. He wants to add me to his collection of obedient young men. 
  Here in the sky, he’s breaking me down. He’s preparing me for a life of pure, unyielding, eternal devotion. 
  I’m ready to serve my country and its glorious leader. 
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  CONTAINS EXPLICIT GAY SEXUAL CONTENT. 
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  Viral Cultures - Activist...

  Marika Cifor

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  Serving as a vital supplement to the existing scholarship on AIDS activism of the 1980s and 1990s, Viral Cultures is the first book to critically examine the archives that have helped preserve and create the legacy of those radical activities. Marika Cifor charts the efforts activists, archivists, and curators have made to document the work of AIDS activism in the United States and the infrastructure developed to maintain it, safeguarding the material for future generations to remember these social movements and to revitalize the epidemic's past in order to remake the present and future of AIDS. 
   
   
   
  Drawing on large institutional archives such as the New York Public Library, as well as those developed by small, community-based organizations, this work of archival ethnography details how contemporary activists, artists, and curators use these records to build on the cultural legacy of AIDS activism to challenge the conditions of injustice that continue to undergird current AIDS crises. Cifor analyzes the various power structures through which these archives are mediated, demonstrating how ideology shapes the nature of archival material and how it is accessed and used. Positioning vital nostalgia as both a critical faculty and a generative practice, this book explores the act of saving this activist past and reanimating it in the digital age.

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  Psychology of Pokemon The: The...

  PhD Anthony Bean

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  “I see now that the circumstances of one’s birth are irrelevant. It is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are.” – Mewtwo, Pokemon: The First Movie. 
  For more than two decades, Ash Ketchum, has been chasing his dream of becoming a Pokémon Master. His personal journey spans more than and 1,000 television episodes, 22 films, 122 Pokémon games (as of fall of 2021), discovering over 800 different species of Pokémon, numerous card games, and other merchandise children of the 90s still treasure today.  
  The Psychology of Pokémon guides gamers on a real-world quest of self-discovery so that they can Catch ‘em All. And, as part of this examination, psychologists, clinicians, video game researchers, professors, and enthusiasts unravel the mysteries of the Pokémon series by asking: 
  ·        Why is the Pokémon series so beloved by everyone even after we have grown up? 
  ·        What is the reason we trust a 10-year-old to accomplish the mission to become a Pokémon master and how does this affect our own sense of childhood? 
  ·        What can we take away from our own journey of the Pokémon series and its impact on catching them all? 
  ·        How can Ash Ketchum's perseverance and resilience teach us about Grit in the face of adversity? 
  ·        Why was 'Twitch Plays Pokémon' such an inspiration to us all? 
    
  Think you know Pokémon? The Psychology of Pokémon explores how the game resonates with a player's psychological drive toward an emotional sense of wholeness, bonding, and completion as they take part in this epic quest.

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  Mermaid Mythology Collection

  Niina Niskanen

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  Dive into the enchanting world of mermaids with the Mermaid Mythology Collection! This captivating audiobook set invites you to explore the mystique of mermaids through three immersive titles: 
  1️⃣ Mermaid Myths and Legends: Uncover timeless tales and lore from around the globe, celebrating the beauty, mystery, and power of these aquatic beings. Discover how mermaids have shaped myths in cultures far and wide. 
  2️⃣ Mermaid Symbolism: Journey into the symbolic meaning of mermaids, exploring themes of transformation, duality, and freedom. Perfect for lovers of mythology, psychology, and storytelling. 
  3️⃣ Mermaids in Finnish Folklore: Delve into the hauntingly beautiful tales of mermaids in Finnish tradition, uncovering unique stories that blend magic and the natural world. 
  Why Listen? 
  ✨ Perfect for fans of mythology, folklore, and fantasy 
  ✨ Beautifully narrated for an immersive storytelling experience 
  ✨ A treasure trove of cultural and symbolic insights 
  Whether you’re a seasoned folklore enthusiast or a curious listener, the Mermaid Mythology Collection is your gateway to an ocean of wonder and knowledge. 🎧🧜‍♀️

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  Home Away Elsewhere

  Vaughan Rapatahana

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  A poetry collection in three parts. Home is events, situations, descriptions, and attitudes about Hong Kong, which is now Vaughan's home. Away contains poems about events, situations, descriptions, and attitudes about Aotearoa (New Zealand), in particular from a Maori (marginalised) perspective and also about all the other places where Vaughan has lived – The Republic of Nauru, Brunei Darussalam, The People's Republic of China, Australia, The United Arab Emirates (UAE), The Philippines. Elsewhere is emotions (the entire gamut), relationships (marriages, family, friends), deaths (parents, children), reflections – some wry, etcetera – not specifically tied to physical locations. Vaughan does not write to any set forms/formats but attempts to utilise type-face/shape/what a poem looks like on a page to reflect what he attempts to say. He writes to stay sane. "These poems express what I am, and what I also think people I see are, within. They are not mere academic or literary exercises. They are lived experiences, I guess." 
   Poems with attitude. … passionate, uncompromising and sardonic. …there is darkness here … also wit in abundance and a playfulness in language and thought … at times laugh-out-loud funny…. a compelling voice and Vaughan uses it skillfully to tell us his stories, make his often pungent points, and take us places few of us have seen. — James Norcliffe, Robert Burns Fellow (2000), Aotearoa-New Zealand. 
   These poems are pieces of an intricately interlinked multi-cultural and multi-lingual world, in which the poet must learn to live. In fact the poet relishes this confusing richness. His verses celebrate the graphic possibility of words, their visual appearance and sounds. So one must come to them with big eyes, big ears and a limitless imagination. — Muhammad Haji Salleh, National Laureate, Malaysia.

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  Anger Management for Mums -...

  Lisa Wilson

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  Does your relationship with your children seem like a chain of shouting matches with some dead silences in between? 
  Does the sight of somebody else’s calm, well-behaved son or daughter make you feel really envious? 
  This book was written to help parents like you. 
  This is a comprehensive guide that will teach you to understand what went wrong, and how to fix it! 
  You will understand where your outbursts of anger came from, in yourself; 
  You will learn how to handle your feelings; 
  I will give you many practical tips to help you to handle your kids better! 
  You just need to better understand your own emotions and your own anger. 
  Let’s be real—parenting is not easy. And sometimes, you will unintentionally hurt your child. However, your aggressive responses to stress are deep-rooted in how you were raised, and the normalized behaviors you witnessed from childhood. What was acceptable then becomes acceptable in your adult relationships—and influences the attachment you form with your child. 
  When you can recognize your triggers before they happen (and develop the right techniques to navigate through your emotional storms), this explosion of anger onto your child will become much less frequent… and will eventually be gone altogether. 
  Take the First Step 
  If you’re looking for a sign to change things for the better, this is it. With each page, you’ll gain confidence and tools to handle the ups and downs of parenting with grace. This book might just be the support you've been searching for.

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