Rhetoric of Masculinity: Male Body Image, Media, and Gender Role Stress/Conflict lends depth and global nuance to discourse associated with the masculinity concept as it brings to bear on males' self-image, role in society, media representations of them, and the gender role stress/conflict experienced when they fail to measure up to social standards associated with what it means to be manly. Even though the concept of masculine gender role stress/conflict has received substantial scholarly...

This book considers mass media and contemporary cultural trends to examine masculinity at a point of unprecedented change. While sexual and gender politics have always been fraught, the long unexamined privilege associated with masculinity is now subject to intense scrutiny marked by a host of complex factors*.*As past markers of masculine norms have been challenged on cultural, social, and economic fronts, men occupy public space ever aware that how they interact with others is qu...

Banners, Ambushes, and Bold Hearts - 7 Classic War Raider Stories is an anthology encapsulating the multifaceted dimensions of war through gripping narratives of courage, strategy, and adventure. This collection traverses a variety of eras and locales, providing a broad spectrum of literary styles that range from the vivid romanticism of historical storytelling to the raw and gritty realism characteristic of adventure fiction. Standout pieces in this anthology delve into themes of heroism ...

The Salvator Mundi is the first Leonardo painting to be discovered for over a century. Following its re-emergence, it played a leading role in the landmark Leonardo exhibition at the National Gallery in London in 2011, after which it was purchased by a Russian oligarch. In 2017 it was auctioned by Christie's in New York, fetching the world record price of $450m, and now forms part of the collection of Louvre Abu Dhabi. The Salvator Mundi may be seen as the devotional coun...

Tales of Chivalry and Conquest – 5 Classic Swashbuckling Novels offers readers a thrilling excursion through the realms of adventure, heroism, and the noble ideals of chivalry. This anthology invites you into a world where swordplay and gallant deeds reign supreme, showcasing diverse literary styles that range from the epic to the nuanced. Each tale within this collection is a classic in its own right, captivating readers with narratives that chart daring escapades and the timeless struggl...

Un testimonio sobrecogedor sobre el horror nazi, la superación y expiación, de la mano de uno de los mayores expertos en psiquiatría del mundo."Algo terrible está sucediendo: el pasado está haciendo erupción; mis dos vidas, día y noche, se están uniendo. Necesito hablar."Un viejo amigo de la facultad de medicina de Irvin Yalom le está pidiendo ayuda imperiosamente. En sus cincuenta años de amistad, Bob Berger nunca había compartido sus terr...

There's an irresistible thrill to the world of spies—secrets whispered in shadowy alleys, coded messages hidden in plain sight, and daring agents who risk everything to unravel conspiracies. Spy novels captivate us because they plunge us into a world of deception and high-stakes intrigue, where nothing is ever as it seems. Whether set against the backdrop of war, international espionage, or political betrayal, these stories explore the fine line between loyalty and treachery, duty and pers...

Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society.In literature the ambition is much narrower. In order to be known, to be popular, you had to be published. And for that people had to know you existed and your ideas worth reading. Obviously for most of humanity’s time people couldn’t read and texts couldn’t be publishe...

This book contains70 short storiesfrom 10 classic, prize-winning and noteworthy authors. The stories were carefully selected by the criticAugust Nemo, in a collection that will please theliterature lovers. For more exciting titles, be sure to check out our 7 Best Short Stories and Essential Novelists collections. This book contains: - Robert Louis Stevenson:The Waif Woman The Bottle Imp Thrawn Janet Markheim The Body Snatcher Olalla Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - Robert E. Howard:...

'Behind Enemy Lines: 40 Spy Thrillers' captures the exhilarating and treacherous world of espionage through a diverse array of narratives and literary styles. This anthology presents a mosaic of suspenseful tales, each meticulously curated to showcase the genre's rich tradition and evolution. From the gripping plots and unexpected twists to the complex character studies, the collection immerses readers in a myriad of thrilling scenarios. Each story not only stands as a solitary pillar of i...

Heróis bárbaros, monstros esquecidos e enigmas de outro mundo. Fantástica Aventura #001 resgata o espírito das lendárias revistas pulp com uma seleção eletrizante de contos de fantasia, horror e ficção científica. Embarque em dez histórias cheias de perigos sobrenaturais, destinos épicos e mundos perdidos — com autores clássicos como Robert E. Howard, H. Rider Haggard, Francis Stevens, Anna Katharine Green e Fredric Brown. Descubra a estreia de Conan, o Bárbaro, enfrente leões com Allan Qu...

This book contains 350 short stories from 50 classic, prize-winning and noteworthy authors. Wisely chosen by the literary critic August Nemo for the book series 7 Best Short Stories, this omnibus contains the stories of the following writers: - H.P. Lovecraft, - Edgar Allan Poe, - Arthur Conan Doyle, - Katherine Mansfield, - Jack London, - Guy de Maupassant, - Virginia Woolf, F. - Scott Fitzgerald, - Edith Wharton, - Stephen Crane, - Susan Glaspell, - Kate Chopin, - Laura E. Richards, - Al...