Novel about isadora wing5/13/2023 ![]() ![]() But a coldness clings to their marriage, what therapists might call a “failure to communicate” and what Isadora suspects is Bennett’s way of “teaching me how to die.” Goodlove, meanwhile, has a beat-up Triumph and a “curled pink penis which tasted faintly of urine and refused to stand up in my mouth.” He whisks Isadora away on a two-and-a-half week drunken trip across Europe, promising to help her discover her soul in between banter about Freud vs. She has published two volumes of erotic poetry and loves Bennett (who is kind and makes “marvelous dipping and corkscrewing motions” in bed, as if “he had wings on his prick”). Isadora is hilariously neurotic, self-deprecating, professionally driven, and sensual. Jong’s quasi-memoir follows a Jewish American woman, Isadora Zelda White Stollerman Wing, who accompanies her analyst husband, Bennett, to Vienna and falls for a swinging British psychopath named (I am not joking) Adrian Goodlove. While intimacy with Isadora Wing is maintained, the reader accepts the value she puts on her own story: a reconciliation of the hunger at the poles of her being, a triumph, if precarious, over. ![]() It revolutionized how people thought about female desire-not as a single, predictable thing, nor as retreating or apologetic, but as multihued, contradictory, and insistent. In 1973 a writer named Erica Jong published a book called Fear of Flying. ![]()
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Jen winston greedy5/13/2023 ![]() ![]() Greedy shows us that being bisexual is about so much more than who you’re sleeping with-it’s about finding stability in a state of flux and defining yourself on your own terms. She sheds light on the reasons women, queer people, and other marginalized groups tend to make ourselves smaller, provoking the question: What would happen if we suddenly stopped? With her clever voice and clear-eyed insight, Jen draws on personal experiences with sexism and biphobia to understand how we all can and must do better. Greedy follows Jen’s attempts to make sense of herself as she explores the role of the male gaze, what it means to be “queer enough,” and how to overcome bi stereotypes when you’re the posterchild for all of them: greedy, slutty, and constantly confused. ![]() Jen’s provocative, laugh-out-loud debut takes us inside her journey of self-discovery, leading us through stories of a childhood “girl crush,” an onerous quest to have a threesome, and an enduring fear of being bad at sex. ![]() Or wait-maybe she isn’t? Actually, she definitely is. If Jen Winston knows one thing for sure, it’s that she’s bisexual. ![]() Perfect for fans of Lindy West, Samantha Irby, and Rebecca Solnit-and anyone who wants, and deserves, to be seen. A hilarious and whip-smart collection of essays, offering an intimate look at bisexuality, gender, and, of course, sex. ![]() How to twist a dragon's tale5/13/2023 ![]() ![]() He’s a young Seadragonus Giganticus Maximus. Toothless (in books 1–12) is Hiccup’s hunting-dragon. ![]() He sets out to prove his brilliance and cleverness. Hiccup has a reputation for being a weak and ill-minded man. Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III (in books 1–12) is the son of Viking chief Stoick the Vast.The characters in the book series are either humans (Vikings) or dragons. Characters in the How to Train Your Dragon books ![]() There’s a film trilogy based on the books, created by Dreamworks Animation. The events of the books take place in a fictional Viking world, where the protagonist Hiccup goes through a series of adventures to become a hero. The series was published by Hodder Children’s Books in the time period from 2004 to 2015. The How to Train your Dragon books are a set of 12 dragon books written for children by the British author Cressida Cowell. ![]() Olympian Love by Andrya Bailey5/13/2023 ![]() ![]() When not in New York, he and Caroline reside in Colleyville, Texas.Įric Holmlund is a Professor of Environmental Studies in the Environment and Society Department at Paul Smith’s College. For the past few years, Jim has worked with the Economic Development Committee of the Westport Chamber. ![]() Jim holds an Engineering Degree with Honors from Princeton and earned his PhD from Yale in Organizational Behavior and Operations Research. He remains a partner at Timmaron, LLC and Innovation Through Technology, LLC, which advise private equity firms. He taught in the graduate schools at Yale and USC and has done research at RAND, the Wharton School and a DARPA think-tank, before founding and running three technology startups. Jim retired in 2005 after a career in research, consulting, decision support software, and venture capital. ![]() A former competitive windsurfer, Jim still races J24s and other sailboats. He hosts the Hidden Quarry CATS Trail at his camp. He is an Eagle Scout and attended the National Scout Jamboree in 2017. Having grown up in a small farming town in Northern Missouri and later on the West Coast of Florida, Jim has hiked and camped in nearly every National Park and hiked and rafted the Grand Canyon. Jim Carlisle and his wife Caroline spend about five months a year at Camp Graystone in Westport, where they enjoy sailing, golf, hiking, swimming, cooking, entertaining and hanging out with their two daughters, Jenn and Steph. ![]() Moonscript by H.S.J. Williams5/13/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Williams, author of Moonscript Book Details Book cover for Moonscript (Kings of Aselvia Book 1) by H.S.J. ![]() I'd recommend to fans of Blades of Acktar, The Queen's Thief, and The Minstrel's Song! - H.S.J. Williams has loved stories and all the forms they. Will Yosyph's unexpected answers to his prayers stop his realm from descending into bloody darkness? Moonscript Art Official art by the author for my epic fantasy novel, MOONSCRIPT While MOONSCRIPT has interior illustrations exclusive to the physical edition, I also love drawing comics and character art, so do enjoy. But he's shocked to discover his only option to defeat the queen's vast military is an ancient magic that will consume him-unless he opens himself to the voice of his god. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. ![]() But when he discovers the monarch's scheme to enslave thousands, he fears leading a revolt now would only end in a massacre.ĭesperate for allies in the coming war, Yosyph travels through a deadly desert in search of his kin. Posing as a mute tavern-hand, he gathers information on his bigoted queen and silently seeks to raise a rebellion. Yosyph fences his heart and keeps his mouth shut. ![]() Magic and Macaroons by Bailey Cates5/13/2023 ![]() ![]() I don't know what it is but it just doesn't sound manly enough for me. That end scene was fantastic!Audio Thoughts:Narrated By Amy Rubinate / Length: 7 hrs and 59 minsI love Amy's narration of this series for every single person but Steve (I even like Connel's voice). They are at their strongest when figuring out stuff together. However, it is the "book club" working together that shines the most. The case was a twisty one and while I figured out parts there was one little bit that I didn't. ![]() This time out I loved that we got to touch a bit more into voodoo and learn more about Cookie. Katie is a great leading lady: smart, funny, and surrounded by a great cast of characters. Read for Fun/Listened for Review (Paperback/Tantor)Overall Rating: 4.50Story Rating: 4.50Character Rating: 4.50Audio Rating: 3.50 (not part of the overall rating)First Thought when Finished: Magic and Macaroons by Bailey Cates was full of voodoo, mystery, and pretty much all the magic I have come to love about the series.Quick Thoughts: I pretty much love this series. ![]() Brittany muller tarot5/12/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Morris is a consulting astrologer and tarot reader, artist, writer, teacher, facilitator, and witch committed to personal and collective healing and liberation. Sign up for the FREE Mystic Missive monthly newsletterįollow Jordan Sam a Recorded Tarot Reading from Nick Reading tarot primarily for fun and enjoyment, their work leaves space for not-knowing, and they hold no set expectations about what the cards might “mean.” A tarot hobbyist, creative, and magical practitioner on the side, Sam spends most of her time on her work in her professional capacity as a community Archivist. Sam Valentine of doesn’t like to self-identify, but when she does, it’s as an aesthete, tarot reader, & curator of vibes. Subscribers of his monthly snail mail offering receive these treasures and a tarot card from a different, featured deck. ![]() Jordan creates tarot-inspired prose, collage, affirmations, and oracle cards. He has a deep relationship with magic, ritual, beetles and worms. He believes that tarot is a juicy tool for self-empowerment and meaning-making. Jordan Rayne of is a queer trans-masc tarot lover. ![]() Martin luther king i had a dream speech5/12/2023 ![]() This state in itself quantifies that idea. ![]() Women are still paid less than men and according to the FBI’s HCSA report, more than twice as many hate crimes were reported against African-Americans more than any other group.Īll men were NOT created equal. It’s very much alive, not only for African-Americans, but minorities in general. We cannot desegregate schools without desegregating these neighborhoods…” writes Richard Rothstein in “Modern Segregation.”ĭiscrimination has not died either. “The school that the most disadvantaged black children attend today are segregated because they are located in segregated neighborhoods far distant from truly middle class neighborhoods. The Economic Policy Institute states that there is a concentration of black students in economically disadvantaged schools and that makes it harder for them to fight for a future. ![]() In this day and age, we are seeing less segregation than before but it’s still prevalent in society today. “…the life of the Negro is still sadly crippled by the manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination,” King said. Although these words were spoken 54 years ago, it’s uncanny and almost terrifying to read this rhetoric and realize how spot on King’s words were about today’s society. He spoke in the hopes of solidifying a future for African-Americans and passing on the message of equality amongst all men and women. ![]() Martin Luther King Jr’s “I Have A Dream Speech” was seared into the minds of thousands of people on August 28, 1963. ![]() 1215 by Danny Danziger5/12/2023 ![]() ![]() The Washington Post Entertaining and informative.Even more enjoyable than the account of the Magna Carta itself is the depiction of who we were in the crucial year of 1215. Review Quotes Brimming with period detail. Broad in scope and rich in detail, 1215 ingeniously illuminates what may have been the most important year of our history. ![]() For instance, women wore no underwear (though men did), the average temperatures were actually higher than they are now, and the austere kitchen at Westminster Abbey allowed each monk two pounds of meat and a gallon of ale per day. The events leading up to King Johns setting his seal to the famous document at Runnymede in June 1215 form this rich and riveting narrative that vividly describes everyday life from castle to countryside, from school to church, and from hunting in the forest to trial by ordeal. It was a time of political revolution and domestic change that saw the Crusades, Richard the Lionheart, King John, and-in legend-Robin Hood all make their marks on history. ![]() At the center of this fascinating period is the document that has be the root of modern freedom: the Magna Carta. Surveying a broad landscape through a narrow lens, 1215 sweeps readers back eight centuries in an absorbing portrait of life during a time of global upheaval, the ripples of which can still be felt today. ![]() Book Synopsis From bestselling author Danny Danziger and medieval expert John Gillingham comes a vivid look at the signing of the Magna Carta and how this event illuminates one of the most compelling and romantic periods in history. ![]() Faith ringgold tar beach 25/12/2023 ![]() ![]() Originally written by Faith Ringgold for her story quilt of the same name, Tar Beach is a seamless weaving of fiction, autobiography, and African-American history and literature. Cover excerpt, Tar Beach by Faith Ringgold, Crown Publishers, New York 1991. This magical story resonates with a universal wish. The next thing you know, you’re flying above the stars.” “All you need is somewhere to go you can’t get to any other way. She claims the buildings as her own–even the union building, so her father won’t have to worry anymore about not being allowed to join just because his father was not a member. The stars lift her up, and she flies over the city. ![]() ![]() ![]() One night, up on “tar beach” –the rooftop of her family’s Harlem apartment building–her dream comes true. Cassie, who flew above New York in Tar Beach, soars into the sky once more. 1930) Region: North America Date: 1990 Period: 1900 CE 2010 CE Material: Silkscreen on silk Medium: Textiles and Fiber Arts Dimensions: H: 66 in. Read more from award winning author Faith Ringgold Fiction, autobiography, and African American history are woven into this magical story that will be cherished for generations. Cassie Louise Lightfoot, eight years old in 1939, has a dream: to be free to go wherever she wants for the rest of her life. Tar Beach 2 Artist / Origin: Faith Ringgold (American, b. ![]() |