In the shadows of a movement that promised liberation and choice, lies a disquieting history of eugenics intertwined with the birth control movement. This book delves into the complex and often disturbing origins of birth control, a narrative that unfolds against the backdrop of a society grappling with the concept of 'perfecting' the human race. The reader is taken on a journey through time, exploring the ideologies and individuals that shaped a movement and the ethical quandaries they pr...

"Layers" is an evocative journey through the myriad shades of love, a poetry collection that delves deep into the heart's labyrinth. Each poem is a heartbeat, pulsating with the raw emotions of love found, love lost, and love's rebirth. From the dizzying heights of seduction to the abyss of heartbreak, this book captures the insanity of love's grip and the tranquil wisdom found in healing. The verses weave a tapestry of passion, exploring love's intricate complexities with a tender touch t...

What is feminism? In this short, accessible primer, bell hooks explores the nature of feminism and its positive promise to eliminate sexism, sexist exploitation, and oppression. With her characteristic clarity and directness, hooks encourages readers to see how feminism can touch and change their lives—to see that feminism is for everybody.

When Feminist Theory: From Margin to Center was first published in 1984, it was welcomed and praised by feminist thinkers who wanted a new vision. Even so, individual readers frequently found the theory "unsettling" or "provocative." Today, the blueprint for feminist movement presented in the book remains as provocative and relevant as ever. Written in hooks's characteristic direct style, Feminist Theory embodies the hope that feminists can find a common language to sprea...

Dedication to a friend whose generosity could never end except to cast out to sea Serendipity's harmony.

Emotions is a collection of poetry and stories that explore the highs and lows of relationships. Each piece is arranged chronologically, and some are marked with a letter before the date to help readers follow which writings are about or inspired by a particular man in my life. At times, the words may bring tears; at others, they may make you smile and feel the passion woven through every page.

What does it mean to be white in a society that proclaims race meaningless, yet is deeply divided by race? In the face of pervasive racial inequality and segregation, most white people cannot answer that question. In the second edition of this seminal text, Robin DiAngelo reveals the factors that make this question so difficult: mis-education about what racism is; ideologies such as individualism and colorblindness; segregation; and the belief that to be complicit in racism is to be an imm...

This awe-inspiring collection of poetry, guides readers down familiar roads of life, love and heartache. The author intertwines personal life experience with an intriguing intensity of passion and multitude of deep human emotion.In Veronica's words: "Poetry to me, is an inaudible voice crying out to be heard, the connection between the heart and soul more so than the head.Poetry is beauty, sadness, pain, hope, glory, defeat, inspiration and motivation, all tied in together w...

Within these pages rest the sordid thoughts of an old soul who finds peace in the darkest corners of the world. You will find few uplifting words in this book and little to inspire, soothe or even help you cope. What you will find within these pages are poems that express the darkness many fear yet others embrace. Some require you to take time to examine this bizarre existence we call life, to gain a glimpse into the mind of those who make these shadows their home. Some paint a vivid pictu...

From secrecy to pride—how did the LGBTQ+ community fight for equality? Throughout history, LGBTQ+ individuals have faced persecution, discrimination, and legal oppression, yet they have also built thriving communities and resisted injustice. This book traces the history of LGBTQ+ rights, from ancient civilizations where same-sex relationships were accepted to the criminalization and medical pathologization of queer identities in later centuries. The 20th century saw the rise of LGBTQ+ acti...

This is a book of poems dealing with the themes of Heaven and Hell, Sin, Repentance, and Christianity as the struggle of an author trying to come to grips with spirituality. Other themes threaded throughout such as love, desire, beauty, addiction. It is not an "inspirational" book in the traditional sense, but tends to be of a darker nature.

A poetry book from longtime Rosicrucian Michael Shaluly, this collection explores a mystical perspective on life.