Publisher: tredition
Opposing Forces was my first novel written in 2009. It was a great adventure on the sacred mountain that culminated in a great journey through time. Arriving in Mimoso at the begin-ning of the twentieth century, we are faced with the imbal-ance of opposing forces. How to rebalance these forces and achieve the peace so dreamed of by the residents?
The Hajj pilgrimage is a journey every Muslim is commanded by God to go on at least once in a lifetime if they are able and, like millions, Parvez Sharma believes his spiritual salvation lies at Islam's ground zero, Mecca. But unlike the journeys of his fellow Muslims, the consequences of his own could be deadly. In A Sinner in Mecca, author and filmmaker Parvez chronicles his pilgrimage as a very openly gay Muslim to Saudi Arabia, where Islam's heart beats . . . and where being true to himself is punishable by death. Risking his life, Parvez embarks on a Jihad of the self—filming his experience along the way. Already under fire for his documentary A Jihad for Love, which looks at the coexistence of Islam and homosexuality, he would undoubtedly face savage punishment if exposed—from being thrown off a cliff to public beheading. Parvez's odyssey is at once audacious, global, and remarkable. He meets everyone from extremists to explorers of the spiritual kind, and the world they open up is frightening . . . yet breathtaking. In Mecca, Parvez comes out to a pilgrim, who then asks him why he would want to be part of something that wants no part of him. This book is his answer to this question and many more.Show book
Terrifying tales of the ultimate evil among us! One of the best serial killer books for fans of true crime.The Killer Book of Serial Killers is the complete resource for any true crime fan or student of the lurid, fascinating world of serial killers. Inside you'll find a concise compilation of the world's thirty-five most notorious murderers, including an in-depth look at their crimes and the lives that turned them into monsters. This is the perfect gift for any true crime buff or psychology enthusiast.Sprinkled throughout the book are Q&A's, quizzes, quotes, and odd facts about serial killers and their true stories to test your knowledge and make you shudder in horrified delight.Learn more about notorious serial killers like: Ted Bundy, Jack the Ripper, Jeffrey Dahmer, Gary Ridgway, the Green River Killer, John Wayne Gacy, Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka, Dennis Rader, the Bind, Torture, Kill (BTK) Killer, Béla Kiss, and David Berkowitz, the Son of Sam. With many more shocking tales and tidbits about serial killers that will keep you up at night!Contains mature themes.Show book
"Discover the Secret Depths of Mao's Hidden History" Looking to advance in your understanding and thoroughly comprehend the intricate details of Mao's hidden chronicles? In search of an all-encompassing guide that uncovers the enigmatic history of Mao? Your quest ends here! This audiobook serves as your ultimate companion in exploring, understanding, and engaging with the profound aspects of Mao's secretive past. With this, you are set for an enlightening experience. Updated insights and revelations about Mao's concealed history are explored. Key features of this informative guide: - In-depth exploration of Mao's historical secrets - Detailed narratives about the hidden aspects of Mao's life - Effective strategies for delving into complex historical accounts Our guide stands out due to its thorough coverage, essential for a comprehensive understanding of Mao's elusive history. Concepts are not just touched upon; they are examined with great detail. Please note that this guide is not affiliated with any official historical entity and is solely an independent resource for your intellectual enrichment. Crafted with a clear structure and straightforward language, our guide to Mao's Hidden Chronicles ensures a seamless journey through the topics. Say goodbye to dense historical jargon and embrace clear, precise, and insightful content. So, why wait? Click the BUY NOW button, secure your audiobook, and start your journey into discovering the secret depths of Mao's hidden history!Show book
In February 2016, Ahmed Naji was sentenced to two years in prison for “violating public decency,” after an excerpt of his novel Using Life reportedly caused a reader to experience heart palpitations. Naji ultimately served ten months of that sentence, in a group cellblock in Cairo’s Tora Prison. Rotten Evidence is a chronicle of those months. Through Naji’s writing, the world of Egyptian prison comes into vivid focus, with its cigarette-based economy, homemade chess sets, and well-groomed fixers. Naji’s storytelling is lively and uncompromising, filled with rare insights into both the mundane and the grand questions he confronts. How does one secure a steady supply of fresh vegetables without refrigeration? Write and revise a novel in a single notebook? Make a wall hook out of a razor? Fight boredom? And, most crucially, how does one make sense of a senseless oppression: finding oneself in prison for the act of writing fiction. Genuine and defiant, this book stands as a testament to the power of the creative mind in the face of authoritarian censorship. “Ahmed Naji confronts what happens when one’s fundamentally unserious, oversexed youth dovetails with an authoritarian, utterly self-serious regime.”—Zadie Smith, author of The FraudShow book
In her legendary career, artist and activist Nikki Giovanni has established herself as a writer who can entertain and challenge, and a voice for social justice who can inform and inspire in times of national crisis. Controversial, revolutionary, ethereal, or illuminating, her poems about race, Black lives, violence, gender, and family move readers of all ages and backgrounds. With BICYCLES, she’s collected poems that serve as a companion to her 1997 LOVE POEMS. An instant classic, that book--romantic, bold, and erotic--expressed notions of love in ways that were delightfully unexpected. In the years that followed, Giovanni experienced losses both public and private. A mother’s passing, a sister’s, too. A massacre on the campus at which she teaches. And just when it seemed life was spinning out of control, Giovanni rediscovered love--what she calls the antidote. Here romantic love--and all its manifestations, the physical touch, the emotional pull, the hungry heart--is distilled as never before by one of our most talented poets. In a time of national crisis or personal crisis, this is a collection that will open minds and change hearts as only the best art can.Show book
Guitarist Eric Johnson spoke with Steve Black in the fall of 2016.Show book
