Editora: BookRix
"Whispers of Despair: Finding Light in the Darkness" by Asif Ahmed Srabon is a compelling exploration of resilience and hope in the face of profound challenges. Through personal stories and insights, it reveals the power of the human spirit to overcome despair and discover the path to inner illumination.
A groundbreaking study of the connections between homoeroticism, cannibalism, and cultures of consumption in American literature and US slave culture. Scholars of US and transatlantic slavery have largely ignored or dismissed accusations that Black Americans were cannibalized. Vincent Woodard takes the enslaved person’s claims of human consumption seriously, focusing on both the literal starvation of the slave and the tropes of cannibalism on the part of the slaveholder, and further draws attention to the ways in which Blacks experienced their consumption as a fundamentally homoerotic occurrence. The Delectable Negro explores these connections between homoeroticism, cannibalism, and cultures of consumption in the context of American literature and US slave culture. Utilizing many staples of African American literature and culture, such as the slave narratives of Olaudah Equiano, Harriet Jacobs, and Frederick Douglass, as well as other less circulated materials like James L. Smith’s slave narrative, runaway slave advertisements, and numerous articles from Black newspapers published in the nineteenth century, Woodard traces the racial assumptions, political aspirations, gender codes, and philosophical frameworks that dictated both European and white American arousal towards Black males and hunger for Black male flesh. Woodard uses these texts to unpack how slaves struggled not only against social consumption, but also against endemic mechanisms of starvation and hunger designed to break them. He concludes with an examination of the controversial chain gang oral sex scene in Toni Morrison’s Beloved, suggesting that even at the end of the twentieth and beginning of the twenty-first century, we are still at a loss for language with which to describe Black male hunger within a plantation culture of consumption. Praise for The Delectable NegroWinner of the 2015 LGBT Studies Award presented by the Lambda Literary Foundation “A bold and brilliant book.”—Carla L. Peterson, author of Black Gotham: A Family History of African Americans in Nineteenth-Century New York City “With unflinching clarity, The Delectable Negro exposes and examines the pervasive cultural fantasies that have rendered the enslaved black body into a consumable object from the eighteenth century to the present…. Its powerful insights will continue to generate new lines of important inquiry for years to come.”—American Historical ReviewVer livro
The idea of sexual fluidity may seem new, but it is at least as old as the ancient Greeks, who wrote about queer experiences with remarkable frankness, wit, and insight. How to Be Queer is an infatuating collection of these writings about desire, love, and lust between men, between women, and between humans and gods, in lucid and lively new translations. How to Be Queer starts with Homer's Iliad and moves through lyric poetry, tragedy, comedy, philosophy, and biography, drawing on a wide range of authors, including Sappho, Plato, Anacreon, Pindar, Theognis, Aristophanes, and Xenophon. It features both beautiful poetry and thought-provoking prose, emotional outpourings and humorous anecdotes. From Homer's story of the relationship between Achilles and Patroclus, one of the most intense between men in world literature, to Sappho's lyrics on the pleasures and pains of loving women, these writings show the many meanings of what the Greeks called eros. Complete with brief introductions to the selections, How to Be Queer reveals what the Greeks knew long ago—that the erotic and queer are a source of life and a cause for celebration.Ver livro
'Harpy is a tonic; a tongue-in-cheek manual for dealing with Spanish Inquisition-style questioning about saying pass to procreation and building an enriching life beyond the nuclear family' VOGUE 'Harpy made me nod in recognition, and shake my head with sorrow, and then it made me laugh out loud' EMILIE PINE, author of NOTES TO SELF and RUTH & PEN 'Defiant, funny and inspiring' SEÁN HEWITT, author of ALL DOWN DARKNESS WIDE Each generation has more childfree women than the one before. For many, it is an active decision made for a wide range of reasons. Despite this growing trend, we continue to live in a society where women are often judged for deciding to remain childfree - for not conforming to narrow expectations. For being a Harpy. In this timely and thoughtful book, Caroline Magennis looks beyond the often-divisive conversation around women who choose to be childfree and offers an alternative message of hope and celebration. With humour and intelligence, she explores why motherhood isn't right for everybody and how any woman - whether a parent or childfree - can live a full life, while also reminding the reader that your freedoms and the right to autonomy should never be taken for granted.Ver livro
Sparking Desire: Balancing Intimacy and Everyday Life ⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included⭐⭐ Are you looking to transform intimacy and life with balanced passion? Seeking a comprehensive guide that provides all necessary elements to harmonize intimacy and everyday life? Your search ends here! This guide serves as your definitive companion for deepening your understanding, applying your skills, and engaging in hands-on exercises. With this, you're geared for success. Updated for the latest insights and techniques. Key features of this enriched guide: - Profound insights about balancing intimacy and life - Detailed explanation of fostering intimate connections - Fruitful strategies for harmonizing relationships and daily responsibilities Our guide distinguishes itself through comprehensive coverage, which is essential for your personal growth. Concepts aren't merely skimmed; they are delved into with precision. Please note that this guide is not affiliated with any official entity and is purely an independent resource for your benefit. Designed with a clear structure and easy-to-understand language, our guide ensures smooth transitions between topics. Say goodbye to dense jargon and welcome clear, precise, and technically accurate content. So, why wait? Click the BUY NOW button, secure your guide, and begin your journey to balanced intimacy and everyday life transformation!Ver livro
True genius isn’t necessarily a high IQ score or prodigy, although it often manifests as such. It’s the spirit within each of us. Meade explains that “the genius is a unique spirit in a person; it’s the part of them that makes them unique and it’s tied to their destiny, or the destination of their soul...” He asserts that we have an obligation in this broken society to find and use our genius to help repair and avoid further damage. When we practice genius-to-genius mentoring, we can light a spark in someone who hasn’t yet discovered their purpose. Modern society tends to create a map for us to follow but sometimes the only way to discover our genius is to make our own path, to “get off the map.” Sometimes, genius is revealed by tragedy, pushing us toward our wounds. Or it can be revealed by our success. Meade shares a fairy tale about a boy who upon meeting his genius is at first frightened and threatened. However, because the lad is courageous enough he ends up with the powerful gifts of imagination, hope, and curiosity. (hosted by Justine Willis Toms)Ver livro
My Ride Roadmap: Your Guide to Smart Car Buying and Financial Freedom Buying a car is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll make—but for many, the process can be confusing, overwhelming, and filled with roadblocks. Whether you're a first-time buyer, have challenged credit, or simply want to make the smartest financial choice, My Ride Roadmap is your trusted guide to navigating the journey with confidence. Written by industry professionals Lee Wood and Brian Williams, this book breaks down every step of the car-buying process—from understanding credit and financing to choosing the right dealership and protecting your investment. With practical strategies, expert insights, and real-world advice, you'll learn how to:Build or rebuild your credit for better loan approvalUnderstand what lenders look for and how to improve your financial standingSave money with smart down payment strategiesAvoid common dealership pitfalls and hidden feesMaintain and protect your vehicle for long-term success No matter where you're starting from, My Ride Roadmap empowers you with the knowledge to take control of your financial future and drive away with confidence. Ready to take the wheel? Your roadmap to a better car-buying experience starts here.Ver livro
