Science

Science
Author: John Michels (Journalist)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 692
Release: 1917
Genre: Science
ISBN:

The Invisible Orientation

The Invisible Orientation
Author: Julie Sondra Decker
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2015-10-13
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1510700641

Lambda Literary Award 2014 Finalist in LGBT Nonfiction Foreword Reviews’ INDIEFAB Book of the Year Award 2014 Finalist in Family & Relationships Independent Publisher Book Awards 2015 (IPPY) Silver Medal in Sexuality/Relationships Next Generation Indie Book Awards 2015 Winner in LGBT -- What if you weren't sexually attracted to anyone? A growing number of people are identifying as asexual. They aren’t sexually attracted to anyone, and they consider it a sexual orientation—like gay, straight, or bisexual. Asexuality is the invisible orientation. Most people believe that “everyone” wants sex, that “everyone” understands what it means to be attracted to other people, and that “everyone” wants to date and mate. But that’s where asexual people are left out—they don’t find other people sexually attractive, and if and when they say so, they are very rarely treated as though that’s okay. When an asexual person comes out, alarming reactions regularly follow; loved ones fear that an asexual person is sick, or psychologically warped, or suffering from abuse. Critics confront asexual people with accusations of following a fad, hiding homosexuality, or making excuses for romantic failures. And all of this contributes to a discouraging master narrative: there is no such thing as “asexual.” Being an asexual person is a lie or an illness, and it needs to be fixed. In The Invisible Orientation, Julie Sondra Decker outlines what asexuality is, counters misconceptions, provides resources, and puts asexual people’s experiences in context as they move through a very sexualized world. It includes information for asexual people to help understand their orientation and what it means for their relationships, as well as tips and facts for those who want to understand their asexual friends and loved ones.

Introducing Religion

Introducing Religion
Author: Robert S. Ellwood
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 411
Release: 2019-10-08
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1000709019

Introducing Religion explores different ways of looking at religion in the twenty-first century. Providing a broad overview to the discipline of religious studies, this textbook introduces students to engaging and contemporary topics such as: sociology of religion psychology of religion history of religion religion and art religious ethics popular religion religion and violence Thoroughly updated throughout, this fifth edition includes images, further reading, a detailed glossary, case studies, and key terms for revision. This is the essential textbook for students approaching this subject area for the first time.

The Calling

The Calling
Author: S C Cunningham
Publisher: S C Cunningham
Total Pages: 465
Release: 2023-11-11
Genre: Law
ISBN:

When serial killers, fallen angels, MI6, and crimefighting misfits work together rules are broken, and you'll want one in your corner. Buckle-up! THE FALLEN ANGEL SERIES (standalone) The Deal Karma The Calling Already Dead They Know SERIES REVIEWS ‘Wow is this hard-hitting!' ’What if all we know about good and evil is only the surface of the truth?’ ‘A special team guards us, but they don’t look and act like you’d think they would.’ ‘A unique twist on the classic Heaven and Hell tale.’ ‘Blissfully raw, absolutely perfect. 5 Stars!' 'Delicious David never fails to deliver.' ‘Wow! Makes a great film. Raw, edgy, and completely addictive.' ‘There is romance and it’s definitely of the sizzling variety with a very hot chemistry.’ ‘Loved the premise. There’s something wonderful about a crime-fighting team of misfits going on jobs, while also interacting amongst themselves. There’s a Fringe aspect here, as well as a Warehouse 13, Reaper, Torchwood, Heroes, and Breakout Kings vibe. So, if you enjoy a group of people bringing justice, with all the twists and turns of a great Paranormal Fantasy, then this captures that beautifully.’ ‘Dispensing justice among the living in a way that nobody notices. A whisper here, a suggestion there, a shove, or an intervention at the right time.’ ‘What if the Fallen operate out of an MI5-esque organization, bringing people to justice, and doing what they can to help the living, including eliminating serial killers or giving the dying an extra day to see their loved ones’ ‘It plays like a film and is an exciting trip to an originally created world.’ ‘The concept is great, love the author’s storytelling. She has a fantastic imagination bringing it to life.' ‘What if angels are simply enhanced humans who made deals with the higher powers?' ‘Siobhan’s writing style is easy and faultless, I wanted to jump into the pages and be part of it’ ‘Download this one today, don’t get left behind!’ 'Not for the faint-hearted, it’s raw, edgy, completely addictive’ ‘I liked the premise that Good struggles with Evil, and that the lines between the two are sometimes blurred' ‘Fast-paced, witty comments mixed with an almost “thinking-out-loud” style that moves the reader through the story quickly’ ‘I loved this wonderful real-life prose in a world that could be real life, who are we to know! You won’t be disappointed’ ‘If you’re a paranormal fantasy fan on the lookout for the next Shadow Hunters or Women of the Otherworld, give this series a go’ ‘This surprised me. It has such promise as a series. Will truly be one of those magical books that are a must-read’ ‘Fans who love urban fantasy will truly get this’ ‘Rounding up criminals and a good mix of complicated family drama.’ ‘So descriptive I felt as if I was reading line for line an investigative report.’ BIO Cunningham writes what she knows. Having worked in the worlds of music, film, sport celebrity management, and crime (CID Crime Investigator, MCT Major Crime Team Intel Analyst, Wanted & Absconder Unit) she writes with a skilled mix of fuelled tension, dark humor, pulsating passion, and hard-hitting honesty. FURTHER INFO sccunningham **[dot]** com

Fire Starters

Fire Starters
Author: Richard J. Sklba
Publisher:
Total Pages: 625
Release: 2013
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 081463415X

Commentaries on the readings for weekdays in ordinary time.

Keep The Sparks Alive By Using Plain Common Sense

Keep The Sparks Alive By Using Plain Common Sense
Author: Lovia Joann Pitts
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 413
Release: 2012-11
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1477252266

This book is designed to help couples to value and appreciate what he or she has. For years women were taught to downplay their sexuality and femininity. This false image of being a good girl or to being a devoted Christian caused numerous women to downplay their intimate desires towards their spouse. However, some teachings provided were not accurate information. My goal is to empower women to know it is okay to embrace their sexuality and creative skills to obtain knowledge. God s Woman could be the PTA president, a sexy and classy woman and a committed dedicated wife that knows who she is. A male could show their emotions and still be masculine. We believe a marriage could be compared to a diligent farmer and gardener who care for a beautiful harvest that reaps a bountiful harvest in contrast to a gardener and farmer who is neglectful that does very little work yet expects a bountiful harvest, watch it deteriorate. Just as a rose garden in its beauty has to be watered, nurtured, cultivated and pruned in order to reap the results of a beautiful garden so it is with one s marriage. This book also contains a list of questions that should be asked during the dating stage when the couple believes their relationship is growing to a higher level of commitment. The practical common sense tips in this book are nothing new. They are plain common sense steps, which needs to be implemented by each mate. Your marriage will be no more or no less than what each individual is willing to make it. Viewing one another as being on, the same winning team is paramount. We recognize our differences, but instead of seeing them as negatives, we hold dear to them as being positive factors that contributes creativity to our marriage. We build upon one another strong points. We do not claim to have a perfect marriage whereby we can say that we never had an argument or said words that we had to ask forgiveness for, however, we continue to grow and learn from challenges and turned them into triumphs. Peace, Unity and Love.

DARK MATTER

DARK MATTER
Author: NARAYAN CHANGDER
Publisher: CHANGDER OUTLINE
Total Pages: 71
Release: 2024-05-24
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

THE DARK MATTER MCQ (MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS) SERVES AS A VALUABLE RESOURCE FOR INDIVIDUALS AIMING TO DEEPEN THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF VARIOUS COMPETITIVE EXAMS, CLASS TESTS, QUIZ COMPETITIONS, AND SIMILAR ASSESSMENTS. WITH ITS EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF MCQS, THIS BOOK EMPOWERS YOU TO ASSESS YOUR GRASP OF THE SUBJECT MATTER AND YOUR PROFICIENCY LEVEL. BY ENGAGING WITH THESE MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS, YOU CAN IMPROVE YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE SUBJECT, IDENTIFY AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT, AND LAY A SOLID FOUNDATION. DIVE INTO THE DARK MATTER MCQ TO EXPAND YOUR DARK MATTER KNOWLEDGE AND EXCEL IN QUIZ COMPETITIONS, ACADEMIC STUDIES, OR PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS. THE ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS ARE PROVIDED AT THE END OF EACH PAGE, MAKING IT EASY FOR PARTICIPANTS TO VERIFY THEIR ANSWERS AND PREPARE EFFECTIVELY.

Understanding Verbal Art

Understanding Verbal Art
Author: Jonathan Webster
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 135
Release: 2014-09-22
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 3642550193

This book applies linguistic analysis to the poetry of Emeritus Professor Edwin Thumboo, a Singaporean poet and leading figure in Commonwealth literature. The work explores how the poet combines grammar and metaphor to make meaning, making the reader aware of the linguistic resources developed by Thumboo as the basis for his unique technique. The author approaches the poems from a functional linguistic perspective, investigating the multiple layers of meaning and metaphor which go into producing these highly textured, grammatically intricate works of verbal art. The approach is based on Systematic Functional Theory, which assists with investigating how the poet uses language (grammar) to craft his text, in a playful way that reflects a love of the language. The multilingual and multicultural experiences of the poet are seen to have contributed to his uniquely creative use of language. This work demonstrates how Systematic Functional Theory, with its emphasis on exploring the semogenic (meaning-making) power of language, provides the handle we need to better understand poetic works as intentional acts of meaning. The verbal art of Edwin Thumboo illustrate Barthes' point that "Bits of code, formulae, rhythmic models, fragments of social languages, etc. pass into the text and are redistributed within it, for there is always language before and around the text." With a focus on meaning, this functional analysis of poetry offers an insightful look at the linguistic basis of Edwin Thumboo's poetic technique. The work will appeal to scholars with an interest in linguistic analysis and poetry from the Commonwealth and new literatures, and it is also well suited to support courses on literary stylistics or text linguistics.

Creating Solo Performance

Creating Solo Performance
Author: Sean Bruno
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2014-08-27
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1317911806

Creating Solo Performance is an innovative toolbox of exercises and challenges focused on providing you – the performer – with engaging and inspiring ways to explore and develop your idea both on the page and in the performance space. The creation of a solo show may be the most rewarding, liberating and stressful challenge you will take on in your career. This book acts as your silent collaborator as you develop your performance, by helpfully arranging exercises under the following headings: Beginnings Creating character Generating material Using your performance space Technology Endings Collaboration Exercises can be explored in sequence, at random or according to your specific needs and interests as a performer. By enabling you to create a bespoke formula that best applies to your specific subject, area of interest, style and discipline, this book will become an indispensable resource as you produce your solo show.