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  Roses for Hedone - On Queer...

  Prishita Maheshwari-Aplin

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  What more can pleasure offer us, and how can we transform this pleasure into intentional practice in pursuit of a collective liberatory future?
  When a society marginalises a people, their humanity is revolutionary in all its hunger and joy. As the queer community worldwide faces rampant transphobia, rising hate crime, and unequal access to support services – all in the context of humanitarian crises, a climate crisis, and a destabilised political landscape – hedonism can play a central role in how we seek to organise as a symbiotic system. When viewed through a queer lens, hedonism undergoes a process of transformation, embodying the power for change and much more.
  Borrowing from the Ancient Greeks' understanding of love's multiplicity, Roses for Hedone explores queer hedonism not as a momentary phenomenon or indulgence, but rather a transformational route – whether via euphoric raves, inspired art, marching side by side in protest, or sharing simple delights – through which we can learn from our past, connect in the present, and look towards a more fair, hopeful future together.

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  Laboratories of Terror - The...

  Marc-Stephan Junge, Lynne Viola

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  Laboratories of Terror explores the final chapter of Stalin's Great Terror in Soviet Ukraine. 
   
   
   
  When the Communist Party Central Committee and the Council of People's Commissars of the USSR halted mass operations in repression in November 1938, large numbers of mainly Communist purge victims whose cases remained incomplete were released. At the same time, hundreds of NKVD operatives who had carried out the Great Terror were scapegoated and arrested. 
   
   
   
  Drawing on materials from the largely closed archives of the Soviet security police, this collection of essays by an international team of researchers illuminates the previously opaque world of the NKVD perpetrator. It uncovers the mechanics and logistics of the terror at the local level by examining the criminal files of a series of mid-level NKVD operatives from across Ukraine. The result offers new perspectives on both Stalin's central role in the architecture of the terror and NKVD perpetrators' agency in implementing one of the most horrific episodes of twentieth-century mass violence.

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  Alexander the Great: An...

  Billy Wellman

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  Did you know that Alexander the Great once introduced proskynesis to the Macedonian court? 
  Proskynesis, the act of kissing the ground or the feet of someone of higher rank, was a normal custom of the Persians. In the court of the Achaemenid Empire, this act was typically done before the king. In contrast to the practice of the Greeks and Macedonians, proskynesis was performed by the Persians only when they were communicating with their ancient gods.  
  The invasion of the Achaemenid Empire had always been on top of the list for Alexander the Great. Ever since he came to power, the king had desired the submission of Darius III, the reigning king of the Persians at that time. Though he defeated the king in two battles and eventually conquered its territories, Alexander appears to have soon found a deep love for Persian customs and traditions. Of course, the king’s gradual change and assimilation of Persian culture did not sit well with the Macedonian people.  
  According to the ancient writer Arrian, when Alexander attempted to apply proskynesis to his court, his decision was met with massive criticism from both the Macedonians and Greeks. And even when he stopped the practice, the Macedonians continued to witness their king apply a variety of Persian customs in the kingdom. Some said his Persianization played a minor role in his death, while others claimed that he died of natural causes. The sources that tell the story of Alexander often contradict each other, which can be confusing for curious readers hoping to learn about the great king’s eventful life.  
  But that is about to change. With this all-new enthralling history audiobook, you can easily explore the gripping events that took place throughout the life of Alexander the Great. 
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  Enchantment: Part VI - Deceive...

  Kai Aubrey

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  The vault lies deep beneath the palace. 
  Alric, the Elran dancer, opens the immense stone door, guiding Heath and Caio into the vast chamber. 
  “The ancient inhabitants of this desert imbued items with a great number of dark powers. Some of these enchantments were distinctly...sexual.” 
  Caio’s pale cheeks flush deep pink as he realizes what kind of objects are locked away here. 
  The young dancer runs his fingertips over an ominous, silver-trimmed black box, its obsidian surface glittering temptingly in the torchlight. 
  “They say it houses a spirit. A creature that can provide endless pleasure.” Alric lowers his voice. “But only a powerful mage can open it...someone like you.” 
  ***CONTAINS EXPLICIT GAY SEXUAL CONTENT*** 
  Written by Kai Aubrey. Narrated by Arcadian Audios. 
  For more content, visit www.KaiAubrey.com.

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  Thus spake Zarathustra

  Friedrich Nietzsche

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  “Man is something that shall be overcome.” With prophetic fervor, Nietzsche draws us into the spiritual heights where Zarathustra, a solitary sage returning to humanity, delivers his blazing message. Thus Spake Zarathustra is not merely a book—it is a revelation. 
  A cornerstone of existential and postmodern philosophy, Friedrich Nietzsche challenges the very foundations of morality, religion, and social order. He exalts the will to power, the self-created individual, and proclaims the death of God with a haunting and poetic intensity. 
  Journey through Zarathustra’s enigmatic teachings: the encounter with the tightrope walker, a fragile symbol of mankind in flux; the bold vision of the Übermensch, the human beyond man; and the perplexing doctrine of eternal recurrence, which questions the very nature of time and choice. 
  A literary and philosophical landmark, this work has shaped modern thought and inspired generations—from Camus to Kubrick. Its themes remain strikingly relevant today: the search for meaning, the rejection of imposed norms, and the daring affirmation of individuality. 
  This audiobook offers a deeply immersive experience. Enhanced by an AI-generated narration with crystal-clear diction and elegant pacing, the voice carries Nietzsche’s visionary prose straight to the ear and soul. 
  🎧 Step into the abyss—and ascend. Download Thus Spake Zarathustra now and embark on a transformative listening journey that defies convention and awakens the mind.

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  The Use of Hypnosis for Weight Loss

  Jim Colajuta

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  Food can signify love, comfort, friendship, relaxation, reward, excitement, or a constant companion, much like a best friend. Without food, we can retrain your subconscious mind to bring about these good changes in your life. Suppose you eat because you're upset, angry, lonely, bored, weary, or simply out of habit while watching TV. In that case, we can reprogram your subconscious and replace it with better choices and options.We can rewrite our subconscious mind through hypnosis from what it is today to what we want it to be! We can program new positive thoughts, beliefs, motivations, and behaviors. We may develop new positive connections in our subconscious minds, which will result in new habits and drive to help us achieve our goals. Hypnosis has long been recognized as an effective tool for weight loss and producing a behavioral change in eating disorders.

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