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The human body is the primary instrument of war, yet those waging war often confront soldiers' bodies in a detached or merely intellectual way. In The Tenderness of Silent Minds, Martha C. Nussbaum, a leading thinker on emotion, morality, and justice, conducts a pioneering study of Benjamin Britten's musical representations of the tender male body amidst the brutality of war, and their ability to transform consciousness by evoking potent, non-personal emotions.

Step into a world of colonial fantasy and tangled destinies in The Wages of Kin. In the shadows of this mysterious land, Adelaide Battier discovers the truth behind her husband's untimely death: the powerful Assembly is behind it. With her children's lives at stake, Adelaide must navigate a treacherous web of deceit and betrayal.

In Not Forgotten, Laura C. Brandenburg invites you to see your story through the lens of nine barren women in the Bible. Along with familiar names like Sarah, Hannah, and Elizabeth, Laura draws us deeper into Scripture to see unnamed women like the Shunammite woman and Samson’s mother.

Cuando Rufus decide tomar una clase de yoga, se encuentra en algo completamente fuera de su reino. La curiosidad o quizás algo mucho más lo busca para explorar su lado bisexual, inscribiéndose en una clase de yoga. Una clase a la que solo pertenecen hombres, en su mayoría homosexuales. Le gusta y, aunque no se atreve a admitirlo, el por qué es más intrigante. A medida que asiste a todas y cada una de las sesiones, siente el deseo persistente de descubrir anhelos que ha estado manteniendo ocultos en secreto.

Being a twenty-seven-year-old virgin on a pro hockey team was messing with my head—and my game. Plenty of women would have gladly helped me out with my little predicament, but it wasn't me they were after—it was fame. To keep things simple, I decided to make Madison a proposal: take my virginity and I'll help the beautiful single mom find her confidence after a bad breakup.

In exchange for “free” medical care, these poor women, young and old, pay dearly by enduring spartan conditions, low-end everything, and a lack of privacy that’s downright appalling. Worse, although there is an experienced M.D. running the joint, a certain Dr. Jesse Langford, nearly all of the “free care” offered here is conducted by three horny young college men, including his lonely, touch-starved son, Byron. All are nothing but first-year pre-med students—woefully unqualified to be ordering shivering women out of their clothes and into a plethora of humiliating procedures.

Her true power lies dormant inside her, only to be discovered when everything she knows is lost. Terra stands on the brink of an unremarkable and unwanted life. That is until a shockingly beautiful stranger with dark intentions turns the village's match-making ceremony into a night of bloodshed, leaving her family dead and revealing a power within Terra she cannot comprehend—or wield.

Descubre el extraordinario poder sanador de las hormonas. En este libro te presentamos a la serotonina, el neurotransmisor que transporta mensajes entre las células nerviosas del cerebro y las demás del cuerpo, desempeña un papel clave en funciones corporales como el estado de ánimo, el sueño, la digestión, las náuseas, la cicatrización de heridas, la salud ósea, la coagulación de la sangre y el deseo sexual. A través de estas páginas comprenderás qué órganos están involucrados en estas funciones; cómo estimular la producción de este neurotransmisor, e identificar cuando algo no anda bien.

Descubre el extraordinario poder sanador de las hormonas. En este libro encontrarás todo lo que necesitas saber sobre la testosterona, la principal hormona sexual de los hombres, esencial para el desarrollo de las características masculinas. Influye en tu energía, tu estado de ánimo e incluso en cómo percibes el mundo. Su impacto va más allá de la fuerza física, pues afecta la calidad del sueño, la estabilidad y el bienestar emocional, así como en el deseo sexual.

Descubre el extraordinario poder sanador de las hormonas. Este libro explica el trabajo de la oxitocina, la hormona encargada de nuestra interacción con el mundo exterior. Conocida también como "la hormona del amor", es la responsable de algunas de las emociones positivas que se sienten durante la atracción y el deseo sexual. A través de estas páginas comprenderás cómo experimentas el amor, la confianza, la compasión o el apego; qué órganos están involucrados; cómo estimular la producción de esta hormona, e identificar cuando algo no anda bien.

A Grief Observed is C. S. Lewis's deeply personal and poignant reflection on the intense grief he experienced following the death of his wife, Joy Davidman. Written as a series of journal entries, the book offers an intimate glimpse into Lewis's raw emotional journey, where he grapples with profound sorrow, anger, doubt, and ultimately faith. In this powerful meditation on loss, Lewis confronts his own beliefs about God, suffering, and the afterlife, questioning his faith and the nature of divine love in the midst of overwhelming pain.

Desperate to spare his friend the pain, Alastair hatches a plan. Instead of revealing Claire’s infidelity, he’ll find Bob someone new—someone better, someone who will make him forget about Claire entirely. But after countless dead ends and disappointing candidates, Alastair realizes there’s only one person he can truly trust with Bob’s happiness: Himself.

Donald Trump 2025 is a thought-provoking political thriller that delves into a future America where controversial decisions and unforeseen events propel the nation into uncharted territory.

This new edition of The Writing Revolution adds guidance for teachers seeking a way to bring their students' writing ability up to rigorous state standards. As thousands of educators have already discovered, The Writing Revolution provides the road map they need, clearly explaining how to incorporate the Hochman Method into their instruction. The new edition provides a reorganized sequence of activities and even more student-facing examples, making it easier than ever to bring the method to your classroom.

Tommy Buttertin is still learning how to communicate in his own way, and his big brother Chris and best friend I-doll are there to help him. But there’s something they’ve been wondering: Is pineapple an acceptable pizza topping? Tommy and Chris say NO! But is it okay to eat pizza for breakfast? YES!

Matt has always had a soft spot for his friend, Amanda. She’s struggled a lot in her life, and even though many of her struggles have been self-inflicted, Matt just wants to see her straighten out her life. So he offers to let her stay in his house while she’s in town for a big promising interview. He makes sure she’s rested and fed and comfortable before the big day… But when the day comes, Amanda is nowhere to be found. She decided to go out drinking the night before and never came home.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or disconnected from your best self? Discover the life-changing power of self-care with The Self-Care Manual: Your Guide to Holistic Well-being. This essential guide offers a complete roadmap to nurturing every part of you—body, mind, heart, relationships, and purpose—so you can live a balanced, joyful, and fulfilling life.

Discover the untold story of Gene Hackman, Hollywood’s rugged everyman and cinematic icon. Dive into The Everyman’s Hero: The Life and Legacy of Gene Hackman, an in-depth biography that chronicles the extraordinary journey of one of the greatest actors of all time. From his nomadic childhood in Illinois to his Oscar-winning triumphs in The French Connection and Unforgiven, this book unveils the authentic details behind Gene Hackman’s rise to stardom, his versatile career, and his quiet retirement. Written by C.D.

A retiring fighter pilot (Hawk Hawkins) is recommended to fill a position in a newly elected U.S. government administration. An economic collapse provides the environment necessary to create vast prison camps. Shortly after being ensconced as Head of the Bureau of Prisons, Hawkins is called upon to commit acts that violate his heretofore malleable conscience. A megalomaniacal televangelist President, who Washington C Street operatives had originally recruited to carry out their agenda, develops a Messiah complex and goes rogue.

Presley Thurman’s new job at Silk, a popular Chicago fashion boutique, might not be her dream job but it will pay her bills until she figures out what she wants to be when she grows up. But when she finds her boss, Solange, hanging in a fitting room, Presley knows she needs to find out what happened.