Other books that might interest you

• 

  Marked by the Music Master (Gay...

  Archer Vale

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Become the flute. I need to become the flute. 
  A rare opportunity—private music lessons with my professor. 
  His teaching methods are unconventional. He stands behind me, arms wrapped around my frail body while he guides my trembling fingers. The tight chastity cage in my underwear is a constant reminder of what we’ve done… 
  To become skilled, he says I need to become one with the instrument. I need to let his music flow into my brain. 
  Becoming the instrument…becoming an object. 
  Flutes don’t think. They just sit with an open hole, waiting for a man to breathe inside. 
  --- 
  CONTAINS EXPLICIT GAY SEXUAL CONTENT. 
  For exclusive stories, visit www.ArcherVale.com.

  Show book

• 

  Life as a Silent Gen - Stories...

  Valerie Vogue

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  The Silent Generation, born between the mid-1920s and the early 1940s, is often characterized by its quiet strength and resilience. Unlike the more outspoken Baby Boomers or the politically vocal Millennials, members of this generation are sometimes referred to as the “silent” because they were raised in an era where conformity and restraint were the societal norms. Their lives unfolded during some of the most transformative and tumultuous events of the 20th century, including the Great Depression, World War II, and the early stages of the Cold War. 
  Growing up in the midst of economic hardship, many from the Silent Generation experienced a world of scarcity, hard work, and sacrifice. The Great Depression shaped their values, instilling a sense of frugality, a strong work ethic, and an appreciation for the basics of life. These formative experiences molded a generation that was deeply loyal, resourceful, and able to persevere through difficult circumstances. As children, they witnessed the turmoil of the 1930s, and as young adults, they were called upon to contribute to the war effort during World War II. 
  Yet, despite the challenges they faced, the Silent Generation was also a time of growth and progress. It was a generation that saw the advent of many technological and social changes, although their response to these innovations was often more cautious compared to younger generations. They witnessed the rise of television, the automobile culture, and, later, the early days of the space race and computing. Their era was also one of profound social change, as the civil rights movement and the women’s liberation movement began to take root, though many from the Silent Generation remained resistant to these shifts.

  Show book

• 

  Thriving Families - A...

  Jennifer Ranter Hook, Joshua N....

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  A practical roadmap for foster and adoptive familiesCaring for children is deeply important to the heart of God, and adoption and foster care are important callings that connect to God’s heart for children and families. But this road isn’t always easy. It’s important that foster and adoptive parents prepare to address their children’s history of trauma, separation, and disrupted placements, which can lead to mental health, emotional, and behavioral difficulties. It is also important to understand how this journey shapes and influences our children. We cannot ignore the deep feelings and questions that children experience as they try to understand their story. How can we help them navigate their identity, and sit with them in the unknowns of their story or the grief and loss that comes up?​Drawing on the latest science and research on trauma, attachment, sensory processing difficulties, cultural competence, and grief and loss, authors Josh and Jenn Hook provide a trauma-informed approach to help adoptive and foster families—and the church called to care for the vulnerable in our midst—to help their children heal, grow, and thrive. 

  Show book

• 

  Teleology - Purpose in Nature:...

  Mike Crawford

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Teleology is the study of purpose, design, and goal-directedness in nature. It is a concept that has shaped philosophical, scientific, and theological discourse for centuries, offering explanations for why things exist and function the way they do. The term itself comes from the Greek word telos, meaning "end" or "goal," and logos, meaning "study" or "reason." At its core, teleology seeks to explain natural phenomena by considering their intended purpose or final cause rather than merely their material composition or mechanical processes. This perspective has been a fundamental part of human thought, influencing fields as diverse as biology, ethics, cosmology, and psychology. 
  The significance of teleology lies in its ability to provide a framework for understanding the apparent order and directionality in the world. From the intricate adaptations of biological organisms to the finely tuned laws of the universe, teleological reasoning has historically been used to argue for the presence of intentionality or inherent purpose in natural systems. Philosophers such as Aristotle, who introduced the concept of final causes, and later thinkers like Thomas Aquinas, who integrated teleology into theological arguments, viewed the natural world as inherently purposeful. Even in modern times, teleological thinking persists in various scientific discussions, particularly in debates surrounding evolution, complexity, and emergent phenomena.

  Show book

• 

  Unstuck for Women - Break Free...

  Christy Holt

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Learn how to stop your spirals using The Spiral Stopper Method – empowering yourself to get out of funks faster and create the life you desire!  
  Do you struggle with overthinking, negative thought patterns or overwhelming emotions? Are you sick and tired of seeing the same habits and patterns repeating in your life, yet unclear on how to actually stop perpetuating them? Maybe you’re just plain exhausted and burnt out from trying to be and do all of the things for everyone else and you still just don’t feel seen or supported. With this practical and fun book as your guide, you will quickly learn how to develop a practical, personalized toolbox of strategies that activate your personal power so that you can finally get unstuck and overcome your overwhelm. Key features:A no-fluff resource to help you break free from living in survival mode, stop the spiral and take back control over your lifeGain an understanding of exactly how and why you’ve been stuck and why what you’ve tried before to get unstuck hasn’t workedTried and tested Spiral Stopper Method will help you to break free from negative self talk and overthinkingUncover massive perspective shifts that will empower you to step into your power as a conscious creator, increase your confidence and lean into radical self-loveLearn practical strategies that are simple enough to be implemented TODAY so that you can start seeing results immediately and start experiencing life the way you were meant to 
  Unstuck for Women is an essential read for anyone who desires to feel more in control of their thoughts and emotions so that they can finally create more of the life experiences and impact that their soul longs for. Swap your current experience for a new, limitless reality! Happiness! Bliss! Peace! Success! Abundance! Your freedom and power await… Now it’s time to stop the spiral!

  Show book

• 

  Some Unfinished Chaos - The...

  Arthur Krystal

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Surely enough has been written about F. Scott Fitzgerald, the man who coined "the Jazz Age" and symbolized the Roaring Twenties, whose very name conjures up a meteoric rise and an equally spectacular fall? But the better question might be, why has so much ink been spent on a writer who completed only four novels, who fell from grace in the 1930s only to be resurrected twenty years later? The answer, according to the cultural critic Arthur Krystal, "is the problem that is Fitzgerald." 
   
   
   
  Drawn to the glitter of fame but aspiring to the empyrean heights of Joseph Conrad and James Joyce, Fitzgerald careened from the perfection of The Great Gatsby to the hack world of Hollywood screenwriting, penning stories that were either brilliant distillations of the age or superficial works of fiction. Like America itself, Fitzgerald was a work in progress, a self-created and conflicted human being striving for ideals that neither he nor the nation could ever live up to. 
   
   
   
  In this unusual biography Krystal gives us not only the peripatetic and turbulent life of a cultural icon but also the intellectual sweep of a period in history that created our modern America. Some Unfinished Chaos delivers a nuanced portrait of a man whose various sides embodied the trends, passions, and pursuits of the imperfect society that both glorified and dismissed him.

  Show book