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Mary of Burgundy: Or, The Revolt of Ghent is a biography by George Payne Rainsford James. Mary of Burgundy reigned over the Burgundian State during the 15th century and was a pivotal political figure during the Ghent Revolt.
I never asked to be a 49-year-old virgin. I mean, who would? We live in a world that is obsessed with sex. We are inundated with sexual images from commercials and Super Bowl halftime shows to movies like Fifty Shades of Gray. Yet, when I was sixteen, I made a vow to remain a virgin until I married. What I could not know was that this decision would require a 33-year commitment on my part. Although my dream was delayed, I was not denied. This theme was present throughout my life. Through it all, I learned that . . . God’s timing is always better than mine. Do you want a resource that gives tips on dating for teens? You found it. If you are looking for dating books for women over 40, this is it. She talks about daring Christian habits. Dr. Perez challenges singles to live life God’s way. "Definitely a page-turner, 49-Year-Old Virgin Delayed NOT Denied, is a powerful display of God's grace and demonstration of His faithfulness to His promises. The book is an encouragement to all women saving themselves for marriage. Dr. Perez, true to her calling, has presented an opportunity for women's groups around the world to have open discussions about the many relationships women navigate in the various stages of their lives. Expertly written. A must read for all . . ." —Dr. Mary Phifer, Pastor, Holy Spirit Church, Ossining, NYMostra libro
The Antebellum South, the period in American history before the Civil War, was a time of immense social, economic, and political turbulence. In this era, women of the South played crucial roles, yet their lives were shaped by complex systems of power, race, and class that significantly influenced their identities and experiences. The women of the Antebellum South, particularly those in the planter class, were often seen through the lens of their domestic roles—wives, mothers, and caretakers—but their contributions went far beyond these confines. For white Southern women, the plantation system defined much of their existence. These women were raised to be the wives of wealthy landowners, and their lives were deeply connected to the economic and social systems that kept the plantation economy thriving. They managed large households, oversaw domestic servants (often enslaved people), and ensured that the daily needs of the family were met. While their lives were marked by relative comfort and privilege compared to many of their Northern counterparts, this privilege came at a cost—mainly the complicity in and active support of slavery. Their social status and wealth were intertwined with the exploitation of enslaved Africans, and the power dynamics within the household mirrored the racial and gender hierarchies of the time.Mostra libro
After a brutal assault in NYC, Haely moves to San Francisco to try and reinvent herself. Unfortunately, she isn’t prepared to teach in the men’s county jail, and all the inmates know it. Drawn into a reckless romance with Ghost, a charming but calculating burglar she meets inside, Haely's obsession with uncovering his disturbing secrets thrusts her into a waking nightmare of drugs and violence, from which she may not survive. Meanwhile in Prague, frat boy Otto Tepidstein grapples with the emotional fallout of having been cheated on. His quest for unattainable justice leads him down a Kafka-esque rabbit hole into Prague's gritty underworld of sexual depravity. There he has a chance encounter with Milka, a phlebotomist seemingly out of place in the world of sex work. When an unsettling video surfaces on a porn site, depicting unspeakable acts, the twisted connections between these four troubled souls leads each one to their own irreversible fate. In this lurid tale, based on true events, we discover that no matter our backgrounds, we all stand on the brink—one poor choice away from an abyss of self-destruction from which there is no return. As Nietzsche said, "sometimes you stare into the hole, and sometimes the hole stares back."Mostra libro
Love for a Deaf Rebel introduces readers to Pearl, a vivacious Canadian born into a silent world. With pathos and nostalgia, the hearing author recounts his roller-coaster ride with a deaf maverick, who, unknown to him, had paranoid schizophrenia. We follow their encounters through actual conversations written before the author learned sign language; we go on their motorcycle ride to Guatemala; we watch as the happy couple moves to Bowen Island, a community with just three paved roads, where Pearl and the author marry and build their dream home and hobby farm. They encounter one obstacle after another while building their life together as Pearl’s perception of reality—and, crucially, their perception of each other—begins to change. There are other books about schizophrenia in the family, such as Hidden Valley Road, and deaf–hearing relationships, such as Children of a Lesser God, but none that tells the true story of a woman who struggled with both disabilities, and her final tumultuous romance. “The turn in events blind-sided me, and the tragedy of the situation made me realise what a privilege and a responsibility I had to convey your thoughts and words as well as possible. I found the book deeply personal and raw, a wonderful window into the world of the deaf. I found my hands moving involuntarily whenever I was voicing deaf characters. As things started to fall apart, I was deeply moved by how personal your account of that time was. By the end of the book, I was choking back my tears and having to re-record lines as I found my voice cracking on the recording. Thank you for trusting me to bring your book, and your journey, to audio.”—Joe Vaz, NarratorMostra libro
Do you want to learn about Julius Caesar? Cаеѕаr wаѕ a роlіtісіаn аnd gеnеrаl оf thе lаtе Rоmаn rерubliс, whо grеаtlу еxtеndеd the Rоmаn empire bеfоrе ѕеizing роwеr аnd mаkіng hіmѕеlf dictator оf Rоmе, paving thе wау fоr the imреriаl ѕуѕtеm. Julіuѕ Cаеѕаr wаѕ bоrn іn Rоmе оn 12 оr 13 Julу 100 BC іntо thе рrеѕtіgіоuѕ Julіаn сlаn. Hіѕ fаmіlу wеrе сlоѕеlу соnnесtеd with thе Mаrіаn fасtіоn in Rоmаn роlіtісѕ. Cаеѕаr hіmѕеlf рrоgrеѕѕеd wіthіn thе Rоmаn political ѕуѕtеm, bесоmіng іn succession ԛuаеѕtоr, аеdіlе аnd рrаеtоr. In 61-60 BC hе ѕеrvеd аѕ governor оf thе Rоmаn рrоvіnсе оf Sраіn. Bасk in Rome in 60, Cаеѕаr mаdе a расt with Pоmреу аnd Crаѕѕuѕ, whо hеlреd him to gеt elected аѕ соnѕul fоr 59 BC. The fоllоwіng уеаr hе wаѕ арроіntеd gоvеrnоr оf Rоmаn Gаul whеrе hе ѕtауеd fоr еіght уеаrѕ, аdding thе whоlе оf mоdеrn Frаnсе аnd Belgium tо thе Rоmаn еmріrе, аnd mаkіng Rоmе ѕаfе frоm thе роѕѕіbіlіtу оf Gаlliс invаѕiоnѕ. Hе mаdе twо еxреdіtіоnѕ tо Brіtаіn, іn 55 BC аnd 54 BC. Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... Who was Julius Caesar? What he did?Early life and familyLife philospy Julius Caesar interesting facts and distinctive success values Much,much more!Julius Caesar: The truth about Julius Caesar’s life and success principles revealedMostra libro
Olive Yang was a widely mythologized genderqueer lesbian opium-pioneer in the 1950s heyday of the Golden Triangle. After escaping an arranged marriage with a noble cousin, Olive felt that she had no choice but to lead a life of banditry with an anti-communist rebel army supported by the CIA. As her smuggling empire grew, she became so powerful and infamous that novelists were inspired to write about her evil ruthlessness and beauty. Yet, Olive’s real life and identity remained a mystery to many. Opium Queen is a journey to uncover the true story behind the propaganda and legends. Declassified intelligence documents portray Olive as a critical operator in one of the most important fronts of the clandestine Cold War against China. Through extensive interviews with the Yang family, Olive emerges as a complex anti-hero, searching for a way to live as an open homosexual in an era when such a lifestyle was considered deeply shameful in Burma. The great military alliances that facilitate narcotics traffic in Myanmar today are Olive’s lasting legacy in the Golden Triangle, as is the disenfranchisement of the people of Kokang. Through the story of Olive’s formidable life, Opium Queen examines historic events that underpinned critical diplomatic relationships between the U.S., Myanmar, and China and were at the root of Myanmar’s current political crisis.Mostra libro
