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The novels of Iain M. Banks have forever changed the face of modern science fiction. His Culture books combine breathtaking imagination with exceptional storytelling, and have secured his reputation as one of the most extraordinary and influential writers in the genre."Banks is a phenomenon." –– William GibsonTwo and a half millennia ago in a remote corner of space, beside a trillion-year-old dying sun from a different universe, the artifac...

The novels of Iain M. Banks have forever changed the face of modern science fiction. His Culture books combine breathtaking imagination with exceptional storytelling, and have secured his reputation as one of the most extraordinary and influential writers in the genre."Banks is a phenomenon." –– William GibsonTwo and a half millennia ago in a remote corner of space, beside a trillion-year-old dying sun from a different universe, the artifac...

Eliza Haywood's "Love in Excess" is a captivating work of early 18th-century literature that intricately explores the complexities of human emotions and societal norms surrounding love and desire. The narrative weaves together multiple storylines, primarily following the passionate entanglements of its protagonist, the charming yet impulsive Melantha. Haywood's writing style is characterized by its vivid characterizations, witty dialogue, and an acute psychological insight into her charact...

Guido invites you thus "Lappo I leave behind and Dante too, Lo, I would sail the seas with thee alone! Talk me no love talk, no bought-cheap fiddl'ry, Mine is the ship and thine the merchandise, All the blind earth knows not th' emprise Whereto thou calledst and whereto I call. Lo, I have seen thee bound about with dreams, Lo, I have known thy heart and its desire; Life, all of it, my sea, and all men's streams Are fused in it as flames of an altar fire! Lo, thou hast voyaged not! The ship...

Can you get pregnant from precum? Can a man control ejaculation time? Are there men who are able to achieve multiple orgasms or is that a myth? These and many more questions are answered in this book!

**A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2024Raised with hoarding and compulsive shopping, Emily Mester is caught in between. What happens when consumption begins to consume you back?**In a series of deeply personal essays, Mester explores how the things we buy, eat, amass, and discard become an intimate part of our lives. We guiltily watch Amazon boxes pile up on the porch, wade through endless reviews to find the perfect product, and crave the comforting indulgence of a c...

Being a celebrity chef is like being a rock star. The fame, the money, the drugs, and the wild lifestyle can lift a man higher than he'd ever dreamed—or devour him. It's a trap not everyone is able to escape, but for Todd Hall, award-winning chef and restaurateur, escape came at a heavy price. Now in his autobiography, two time James Beard honoree and former child prodigy Todd Hall opens up about his past, the childhood that forged him, the addictions that almost broke him and the career t...

You needed the sale, but the objection ground things to a halt.Was it a deal breaker or a clue?With 40 years of sales management experience, Phil Whitebloom and his teams closed business valued at more than $1.5 billion. A two-time recipient of Sony's Samurai award, he retired from the corporate world to start Been There Consulting Services, LLC.There is one question he is often asked, "How do you overcome objections?"Phil's here to teach yo...

What if we explored our relationship to consumption with the same depth and feeling we use to tell stories of great loves and losses?Americans are caught up in bulk. We guiltily watch Amazon boxes pile up on the porch, wade through endless reviews to find the perfect product, and crave the comforting indulgence of a chain restaurant. In American Bulk, Emily Mester intertwines cultural critique and personal history to explore how the things we buy, eat, ama...

Through case studies, dreams, and myths, a Jungian analyst explores the hidden causes of compulsion in the lives of men and women. At the root of eating disorders, substance abuse, and other addictive and compulsive behaviors, Woodman sees a hunger for spiritual fulfillment. The need to experience a sacred connection to an energy greater than their own drives people to search for an illusory ideal of perfection. Through discussions of parenthood, creativity, and body image, this presentati...

Jeremy Bardon is an epic tale from Luke Hartwell that, like Atom Heart John Beloved before it, is as profound and beautiful as it is sexually stunning. The characters are as uncommon and breathtaking, not only in appearance but in their worldview, as the Hartwell characters who came before them. Indeed, some of Luke's boys reappear in these pages.Watersgreen House is an independent international book publisher with editorial staff in the UK and USA. One of our aim...

For 17 year old Alex Constance, high school has had its hardships. With her parents' divorce, her brother leaving for the Marines, and not fitting in with the popular crowd at school, Alex thought her life couldn't get any more difficult than it already was. That is, until her entire world is turned upside down when she sees a man in black and no one else does. A whole new world of weird has been added to her life. Nathaniel, a dangerous man with many secrets, may be her only hope to save ...