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  Stalking the Atomic City - Life...

  Markiyan Kamysh

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  Since the Chornobyl nuclear disaster in April 1986, the area remains a toxic, forbidden wasteland. The zone has become a place for meditation at the edge of geography where you can lose yourself. As with all dangerous places, this terra incognita attracts a wild assortment of adventurers who climb over the barbed wire illegally to witness the aftermath of catastrophe in the flesh. Breaking the law here is a pilgrimage: a metamodern sacred experience that coexists with thrash. 
   
   
   
  Markiyan Kamysh, whose father worked as an on-site disaster liquidator of Chornobyl, works as a "stalker," guiding people who dare to venture into the disaster area for thrills. Kamysh tells us about thieves who hide in the abandoned buildings, the policemen who chase them, and the romantic utopists who have built families here, even as deadly toxic waste lingers in the buildings, playgrounds, and streams. 
   
   
   
  More than extraordinary guide to this alien world, Kamysh writes with a singular style that is both brash and bold, conferring an understated elegance to this dystopian reality. Stalking the Atomic City is a haunting account of what total autonomy could mean in our growingly fractured world.

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  Craving Her Touch vol1 - 10...

  Emma Adams

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  Craving Her Touch isn't just another erotica collection—it's an invitation to step into ten unforgettable worlds where women find each other in the most unexpected places. 
  From midnight cafés to rain-drenched rooftops, from haunted manors to hidden forest sanctuaries, these stories are laced with raw passion, forbidden desire, and the intoxicating thrill of first-time encounters. Each page pulses with steamy tension and sapphic seduction, drawing you into moments that are as emotional as they are erotic. 
  Whether it's the rush of a heated office tryst, the tenderness of a moonlit embrace, or the wild abandon of scissoring bodies lost in rhythm, this anthology promises heart-pounding intensity and unfiltered pleasure. 
  Perfect for readers who crave unapologetically explicit lesbian erotica, Craving Her Touch: 10 Lesbian Erotica Short Stories of Romance, Desire, and Sapphic Seduction will leave you breathless and hungry for more. 
  Dare to turn the page—and indulge in fantasies that will linger long after the last climax.

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  The Principal Speeches of...

  Demosthenes

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  Demosthenes (384-322 BCE) is regarded as one of the greatest orators of Classical times. This view has persisted through the centuries even though his rousing speeches warning of the dangers of Macedonian expansion - firstly guided by Philip II and then Alexander the Great - failed to stem the course of continued military success. 
   
  A contemporary of Plato and Aristotle, it is said that Demosthenes undertook arduous measures to cure himself of a stammer by speaking with pebbles in his mouth and perfecting breath control. Starting as a speech writer, he made his mark at an unusually young age (for the time), delivering his first major public speech at the age of 30, advising Athens to build its naval fleet as a defence against the Persians. In fact, it was the ambition of Philip of Macedon that would prove the principal threat. This was recognised by Demosthenes, as shown by the main speeches included in this collection. 
   
  In the 'Three Olynthiac Orations', Demosthenes outlined the tactics of Philip’s aggression towards Olynthus, an ally of Athens. He urged support for the smaller state, but his words went unheeded until it was too late. Demosthenes’s increasingly unrestrained language - at one point he calls Philip ‘a barbarian’ - did not endear him to the Macedonian regime. 
   
  The 'Olynthiac Orations' are followed by the 'Three Philippics', which chart further military activity by the aforementioned Philip. In between the second and third 'Philippics' comes ‘On the Peace’: a speech given during a short diplomatic space engineered by Philip, but which Demosthenes clearly highlighted as an armistice rather than anything permanent. This ‘Philip’ section ends with ‘The Oration on the Letter'. Philip sent a letter to Athens, which implied that war, again, was imminent. Demosthenes responded with characteristic boldness. 
   
  The final speech on this recording is ‘On the Crown’, addressing a very different matter. The Athenian statesman Ctesiphon proposed that Demosthenes should be honoured with the ‘golden crown’ for his service to the city. This was opposed by Aeschines, a long-standing enemy of Demosthenes in Athenian politics. In the court case that followed (330 BCE), Demosthenes successfully defended Ctesiphon in a speech later described as ‘the greatest speech of the greatest orator in the world'. 
   
  Each of the orations in this collection is preceded with an introduction setting the scene, and outlining the context in which they were delivered. This also gives a concise picture of Athens at this difficult point in its history. Eight years later, when in danger of being captured and imprisoned by the young Alexander who was angered by decades of eloquent and unrestrained opposition, Demosthenes committed suicide. All the speeches are prefaced by the historical setting. Translations by Arthur Wallace Pickard and Charles Rann Kennedy.

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  The Case of Wagner and selected...

  Friedrich Nietzsche

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  "The Case of Wagner and Selected Aphorisms" is a collection of essays and aphorisms by the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. In this book, Nietzsche critiques the works and ideas of the composer Richard Wagner, with whom he had a complicated relationship. He delves into themes such as aesthetics, culture, morality, and the nature of art, offering sharp and often controversial insights.

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  Their Eyes Were Watching God by...

  Bright Summaries

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  Unlock the more straightforward side of Their Eyes Were Watching God with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!This engaging summary presents an analysis of Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston, which follows the beautiful, intelligent Janie as she attempts to find love and freedom in the Southern USA of the early 20th century. Her first two marriages, to the much older and determinedly unromantic Logan Killicks and the ambitious but self-centred and hyper-critical Joe Starks, both fail to bring her happiness. It is not until she meets Tea Cake, a much younger man with little money to his name, that she finally finds true love with a man who cares about and truly values her. Zora Neale Hurston was one of the most significant African-American writers of the 20th century, and her writing has inspired numerous later authors, including Alice Walker and Toni Morrison.Find out everything you need to know about Their Eyes Were Watching God in a fraction of the time!This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:• A complete plot summary• Character studies• Key themes and symbols• Questions for further reflectionWhy choose BrightSummaries.com?Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

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  Summary: The Hypomanic Edge -...

  Brooks Bryant

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  DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT THE OFFICIAL BOOK; IT IS A SUMMARY & IT DOES NOT ACCOMPANY THE OFFICIAL BOOK! 
  Whether you are entirely new to the concept of hypomania or seeking to understand its role in human success, this summarized version of "The Hypomanic Edge" will offer:Insight into the reasons why America, a land of immigrants, has been the ideal environment for those with hypomanic dispositions.Detailed case studies of famous American figures like Alexander Hamilton, Andrew Carnegie, and Ted Turner, highlighting how their hypomanic traits drove their achievements.An understanding of the connection between hypomania and entrepreneurial success, creativity, and risk-taking.The darker side of hypomania, discussing how the same qualities that can drive innovation and success can also lead to tragic consequences.An exploration of how the hypomanic edge could be harnessed for beneficial outcomes, without succumbing to its potential pitfalls. 
  With our summary, you'll uncover the fascinating world of hypomania and its potential influence on success, creativity, and the relentless pursuit of the American Dream.

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