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  On Women

  Susan Sontag, Merve Emre

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  A pithy and brilliant introduction to Susan Sontag’s writing on women, gathering early essays on aging, equality, beauty, sexuality, and fascism Susan Sontag was one of the most formidable, original, and influential thinkers of the last century. “The most interesting ideas are heresies,” she remarked, and indeed, her writing rejects the familiar and refuses party lines.On Women presents seven essays and exchanges, spanning a range of subjects: the challenges and humiliations women face as they age; the relationship between women’s liberation and class struggle; beauty, which Sontag calls “that over-rich brew of so many familiar opposites”; feminism; fascism; and film. Taken together, these pieces—relentlessly curious, historically precise, politically robust, and allergic to easy categorization Sontag’s inimitable mind at work.

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  Ginger Baker of Cream: In...

  Geoffrey Giuliano

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  Ginger Baker is, without question, one of the foremost drummers of his generation, having formed the supergroups Cream and Blind Faith. In the early 1990s, Geoffrey Giuliano received an unsolicited call from Mr. Baker asking if he would be interested in writing his autobiography. From there a turbulent, yet fruitful relationship ensued between the two men. While the book they wrote has yet to be published, here, at last, are the in-depth, upfront, and personal conversations the two unlikely friends recorded in a western New York studio all those years ago. Ginger speaks his mind holding forth on the particulars of his amazing life and work and in so doing reveals something he has always ardently tried to hide - that he is really a lovely, caring, sensitive man. For everyone interested in the history, art, and cultural significance of the popular music of the 20th century, this series is a once-in-a-lifetime must-have audio event. Perfect for universities and all educational media.Episode 16: Ribald tales of Ginger Baker's Air Force. Playing soccer with Rod Stewart and Robert Stigwood. Eric Clapton’s wedding party and a one-off concert by Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and Ginger. The very tragic death of Conor Clapton.Contains adult language and mature themes. Not recommended for children.Produced by Fred BetschenEdited by Macc KayProject Coordinator: Alex FranchiMusic by Audionautix

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  How Not To Marry A Serial Killer...

  Mindy Shay

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  Want to avoid dating a dangerous or crazy man? Just follow these life-saving tips! 
  Dating a psychopath is one of the most dangerous situations that women can accidentally put themselves into. 
  It often leads to harassment, stalking, physical abuse, and at its worst, even murder. 
  Thankfully, avoiding psychopathic serial killers when on the dating scene is a lot easier than you think… once you know the signs. 
  And this book will make you a pro at noticing the red flags of a psychopath even when you’re not the one dating them. 
  But these aren’t the only things that you will uncover from this must-have dating guide! Inside, you will discover:The telltale traits of a psychopath, and how to tell if someone you’re dating is a deadly or dangerous individualEvery single kind of psychopath you might encounter in dating, and how they are both similar and different from one anotherBehind-the-psychology of what creates a serial killer… and what could have occurred in your boyfriend’s life to make him oneThe myriad ways that serial killers and psychopaths like to “date” and how to keep yourself safe when interacting with oneWhat the Jekyll and Hyde syndrome is, and why knowing how it works will help keep you, your friends, and your family safeHow to predict a serial killer by problematic behaviors exhibited early in life 
  And much more. 
  Not to mention, a ton of thrilling true serial killer stories await you within, sure to get your blood pumping and enthrall any true crime fan. 
  All of this, while you get those essential dating safety tips! 
  Take the first step to protect yourself from dangerous individuals and avoid dating a psychopathic killer.

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  Unruled Body An - A Poet’s Memoir

  Ani Gjika

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  In a searching and powerful debut memoir, award-winning poet and literary translator Ani Gjika tells a different kind of origin story by writing about the ways a woman listens to her own body, intuition, and desire. 
   
   
   
  Ani Gjika was born in Albania and came of age just after the fall of Communism, a time when everyone had a secret to keep and young women were afraid to walk down the street alone. When her family immigrates to America, Gjika finds herself far from the grandmother who helped raise her, grappling with a new language, and isolated from aging parents who are trying in their own ways to survive. When she meets a young man whose mind leans toward writing, as hers does, Ani falls in love—at least, she thinks it's love. 
   
   
   
  Set across Albania, Thailand, India, and the US, An Unruled Body is a young woman's journey to selfhood through the lenses of language, sexuality, and identity, and how she learns to find freedom of expression on her own terms.

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  The Art of Looking Back - A...

  Theresa Kishkan

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  A former artist’s model and muse reclaims her image and voice, dismantling the male gaze that once framed her. 
  At 23, Theresa Kishkan met an artist who became obsessed with her. She was young, she was flattered, and the situation quickly overwhelmed her. He drew and painted her for a few months, after which she went away for a year. When she returned, she was determined not to resume the relationship.  
  But the artist made contact with her after the birth of her first child and became a family friend, bringing gifts of paintings. Those images hung in Theresa’s home, and one in particular reminded her almost daily of her younger self, in ways both positive and not so much. She avoided looking too closely at his images of her and at his long, passionate and often troubling letters. 
  Decades later, while sorting old correspondence, she was taken back to those early days and began, at last, to write about her relationship with the now-deceased artist. The Art of Looking Back is a meditation on the male gaze, on reclaiming one's younger self, and on agency: how we lose it, how we find it again. This poetic memoir asks questions about older men and younger women and girls, and the persistence of that dynamic in art.

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  Two One Pony - An American...

  Charles R Carr

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  A thoughtful, reflective narrative of a reluctant soldier that captures the rhythms of life in war as well as the boredom and chaos of Vietnam.   At the height of the Vietnam War, Charles Carr left graduate school to serve in the army in Southeast Asia, knowing that if he didn’t, another man would go—and possibly die—in his place. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion of the 47th Infantry (Mechanized) in the northern Mekong Delta for a tour of forcing himself through rice paddies and jungles all day and then setting ambushes at night. He concluded his tour with a stint at battalion headquarters. More than just a war memoir, this is the story of one soldier trying to find his way in uncertain times—and to survive his year in Vietnam.

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