I MIGHT HAVE BEEN QUEEN

I MIGHT HAVE BEEN QUEEN
Author: Brian Edwards
Publisher: Archway Publishing
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2019-08-08
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1480879398

I Might Have Been Queen? Child please, more like The Bitch Is Back okurrr? My baby boy Brian Edwards come a-callin' asking ME, Jenifer MF'ing Lewis, could he wear my electric blue coat from Jackie's Back?! I've known this crazy man since 1996 when we first met at the William Morris Agency in Beverly Hills. Since he’s been such a loyal supportive friend all these years, I said, "Yes, fool. Only for you." So ya'll take it from me, the Mother of Black Hollywood, read this damn book and see how crazily fabulous this queen really is. — Jenifer Lewis, Multi-Award Winning Actress, Singer, Best Selling Author and Star of ABC's Black-ish International Book Awards (2020) Best LGBTQ-Non-Fiction (Winner) Best Humor (Winner) National Indie Excellence Awards (2020) Best Entertainment (Winner) LGBTQ Non-Fiction (Finalist) Humor (Finalist) Book Interior Design Non-Fiction (Finalist) Book Cover Design Non-Fiction (Finalist) Beverly Hills Book Awards (2019) Best Autobiography (Winner) Best LGBTQ Non-Fiction (Winner) Best Cover Design Non-Fiction (Winner) American Book Fest -Best Book Awards (2019) Best LGBTQ Non-Fiction (Winner) Best Humor (Finalist)

Queen

Queen
Author: Martin Popoff
Publisher: Voyageur Press
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2018-11-27
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0760362831

A thoughtfully curated and gloriously illustrated retrospective of the band’s studio releases, Queen, comes just in time for the 45th anniversary of their debut LP and biopic. Formed in 1970, Queen went on to become one of the most popular—and most successful—rock bands of all time. Even following the untimely death of beloved and magnetic frontman Freddie Mercury, and nearly 50 years after their formation, interest in the band has continued, evidenced by scores of reissues, arena tours with surviving members, and a feature-film biopic. In this new installment in Voyageur Press’s Album by Album series, rock journo Martin Popoff convenes a cast of 19 Queen experts and superfans to discuss all 15 of the band’s studio albums (including their soundtrack for the 1980 film Flash Gordon). Panelists include Queen experts, rock journalists, musicians, and record industry figures. The results are freewheeling discussions delving into the individual songs, the circumstances that surrounded the recording of each album, the band and contemporary rock contexts into which they were released, and more. The engaging text of this beautifully designed book is illustrated throughout with rare live performance and candid offstage photography, as well as scads of rare Queen ephemera. The Album by Album series is a unique approach to the rock bio, injecting the varied voices of several contributors. The results have even the most diehard fans rushing back to their MP3 players (or turntables) to confirm the details and opinions expressed!

Issues in Contemporary Philosophy of Religion

Issues in Contemporary Philosophy of Religion
Author: Eugene Thomas Long
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9401005168

This collection of original articles, written by leading contemporary European and American philosophers of religion, is presented in celebration of the publication of the fiftieth volume of the International Journal for Philosophy of Religion. Following the Editor's Introduction, John Macquarrie, Adriaan Peperzak, and Hent de Vries take up central themes in continental philosophy of religion. Macquarrie analyzes postmodernism and its influence in philosophy and theology. Peperzak argues for a form of universality different from that of modern philosophy, and de Vries analyzes an intrinsic and structural relationship between religion and the media. The next three essays discuss issues in analytic philosophy of religion. Philip Quinn argues that religious diversity reduces the epistemic status of exclusivism and makes it possible for a religious person to be justified while living within a pluralistic environment. William Wainwright plumbs the work of Jonathan Edwards in order to better understand debates concerning freedom, determinism, and the problem of evil, and William Hasker asks whether theological incompatibilism is less inimical to traditional theism than some have supposed. Representing the Thomist tradition, Fergus Kerr challenges standard readings of Aquinas on the arguments for the existence of God. David Griffin analyzes the contributions of process philosophy to the problem of evil and the relation between science and religion. Illustrating comparative approaches, Keith Ward argues that the Semitic and Indian traditions have developed a similar concept of God that should be revised in view of post-Enlightenment theories of the individual and the historical. Keith Yandell explores themes in the Indian metaphysical tradition and considers what account of persons is most in accord with reincarnation and karma doctrines. Feminist philosophy of religion is represented in Pamela Anderson's article, in which she argues for a gender-sensitive and more inclusive approach to the craving for infinitude.

The Real Elizabeth

The Real Elizabeth
Author: Andrew Marr
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Total Pages: 462
Release: 2012-01-03
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1429950021

A surprising and very personal biography of a woman who may be the world's last great queen, published to coincide with the sixtieth anniversary of her reign Elizabeth II, one of England's longest-reigning monarchs, is an enigma. In public, she confines herself to optimistic pieties and guarded smiles; in private, she is wry, funny, and an excellent mimic. Now, for the first time, one of Britain's leading journalists and historians gets behind the mask and tells us the fascinating story of the real Elizabeth. Born shortly before the Depression, Elizabeth grew up during World War II and became queen because of the shocking abdication of her uncle and the early death of her father. Only twenty-five when she ascended to the throne, she has been at the apex of the British state for nearly six decades. She has entertained and known numerous world leaders, including every U.S. president since Harry Truman. Brought up to regard family values as sacred, she has seen all but one of her children divorce; her heir, Prince Charles, conduct an adulterous affair before Princess Diana's death; and a steady stream of family secrets poured into the open. Yet she has never failed to carry out her duties, and she has never said a word about any of the troubles she has endured. Andrew Marr, who enjoys extraordinary access to senior figures at Buckingham Palace, has written a revealing and essential book about a woman who has managed to remain private to the point of mystery throughout her reign.

The Mega Ancient Egypt Collection

The Mega Ancient Egypt Collection
Author: Kylie Quillinan
Publisher: Kylie Quillinan
Total Pages: 2396
Release: 2023-08-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 192285235X

Enter a world where the magic of 18th Dynasty Egypt comes alive through the eyes of strong heroines. This collection celebrates powerful women and their legendary stories. 1334 BCE. A once-unyielding dynasty is now on the brink of ruin. Step into the sandals of Queen Ankhesenamun, a woman determined to reclaim her kingdom from the shadows that loom over Pharaoh's court. With threats lurking around every pillar, and trust a rare commodity, Ankhesenamun must navigate the treacherous sands to protect the man she loves — a man she knows will die by her own hand. As the sun sets over the Nile, embark on a new journey with The Amarna Princesses series, a companion series picking up the tale of a self-trained warrior and two of Ankhesenamun’s sisters. Tey must leave her home and everything she knows to smuggle away two spoiled princesses before they can be assassinated. But one princess hides a dangerous magic that could destroy them all. At 2400 pages (more than 670,000 words), this collection invites you to linger in the captivating embrace of Ancient Egypt. It’s a journey that defies both time and the boundaries between the realms of mortals and the gods. A place where women’s stories are woven into the very fabric of history and where the old gods still linger. Titles included in this collection: The Amarna Age series: Queen of Egypt, Son of the Hittites, Eye of Horus, Gates of Anubis, Lady of the Two Lands, Guardian of the Underworld, plus the prequel novella, Daughter of the Sun. The Amarna Princesses series: Outcast, Catalyst, and Warrior. Bonus content: Keeper of the Bad Thing. A short story set in the world of The Amarna Age. Nine full length novels, a novella, and a short story.

God, Time, and Knowledge

God, Time, and Knowledge
Author: William Hasker
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2019-06-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1501702904

"This outstanding book... is a genuinely pivotal contribution to the lively current debate over divine foreknowledge and human freedom.... Hasker's book has three commendable features worthy of immediate note. First, it contains a carefully crafted overview of the recent literature on foreknowledge and freedom and so can serve as an excellent introduction to that literature. Second, it is tightly reasoned and brimming with brisk arguments, many of them highly original. Third, it correctly situates the philosophical dispute over foreknowledge and freedom within its proper theological context and in so doing highlights the intimate connection between the doctrines of divine omniscience and divine providence."—Faith and Philosophy"[God, Time, and Knowledge] is an elegantly written, forcefully argued challenge to traditional views, and a major contribution to the discussion of divine foreknowledge."—Philosophical Review"This is a very competent, thorough analysis of the conflict between free will and divine foreknowledge (or, on some acounts, timeless divine knowledge of our future). It is exceptionally clear."—Theological Book Review

The Windsor Knot

The Windsor Knot
Author: SJ Bennett
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2021-03-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0063050021

“Sheer entertainment… Bennett infuses wit and an arch sensibility into her prose… This is not mere froth, it is pure confection.” – New York Times Book Review “[A] pitch-perfect murder mystery… If The Crown were crossed with Miss Marple…, the result would probably be something like this charming whodunnit.” – Ruth Ware, author of One by One The bestselling first book in a highly original and delightfully clever crime series in which Queen Elizabeth II secretly solves crimes while carrying out her royal duties. It is the early spring of 2016 and Queen Elizabeth is at Windsor Castle in advance of her 90th birthday celebrations. But the preparations are interrupted by the shocking and untimely death of a guest in one of the Castle bedrooms. The scene leads some to think the young Russian pianist strangled himself, yet a badly tied knot leads MI5 to suspect foul play. When they begin to question the Household’s most loyal servants, Her Majesty knows they’re looking in the wrong place. For the Queen has been living an extraordinary double life ever since her teenage years as “Lilibet.” Away from the public eye and unbeknownst to her closest friends and advisers, she has the most brilliant skill for solving crimes. With help from her Assistant Private Secretary, Rozie Oshodi, a British Nigerian officer recently appointed to the Royal Horse Artillery, the Queen discreetly begins making inquiries. As she carries out her royal duties with her usual aplomb, no one in the Royal Household, the government, or the public knows that the resolute Elizabeth won’t hesitate to use her keen eye, quick mind, and steady nerve to bring a murderer to justice. SJ Bennett captures Queen Elizabeth’s voice with skill, nuance, wit, and genuine charm in this imaginative and engaging mystery that portrays Her Majesty as she’s rarely seen: kind yet worldly, decisive, shrewd, and, most important, a superb judge of character.