Download or read book Gender Euphoria written by Laura Kate Dale and published by Unbound Publishing. This book was released on 2021-06-10 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GENDER EUPHORIA: a powerful feeling of happiness experienced as a result of moving away from one’s birth-assigned gender. So often the stories shared by trans people about their transition centre on gender dysphoria: a feeling of deep discomfort with their birth-assigned gender, and a powerful catalyst for coming out or transitioning. But for many non-cisgender people, it’s gender euphoria which pushes forward their transition: the joy the first time a parent calls them by their new chosen name, the first time they have the confidence to cut their hair short, the first time they truly embrace themself. In this groundbreaking anthology, nineteen trans, non-binary, agender, gender-fluid and intersex writers share their experiences of gender euphoria: an agender dominatrix being called ‘Daddy’, an Arab trans man getting his first tattoos, a trans woman embracing her inner fighter. What they have in common are their feelings of elation, pride, confidence, freedom and ecstasy as a direct result of coming out as non-cisgender, and how coming to terms with their gender has brought unimaginable joy into their lives.
Download or read book Birth And Beyond written by Yehudi Gordon and published by Random House. This book was released on 2020-08-13 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by one of the world's leading obstetricians, this extraordinary book takes a totally fresh look at what parenting means in the 21st century. Addressing both parents, the book looks at all aspects of life, through the nine months of pregnancy and the following nine of the baby's life. It is both a practical handbook for pregnancy, birth and the early months of a new baby's life, and a stimulating exploration of this period of enormous transition. Taking a holistic approach, it advocates integrated health care, i.e. both conventional and complementary therapies, and, with its exhaustive medical content, including a 160- page A-Z section, also acts as a superb source of reference.
Download or read book Far Far Beyond Berlin written by Craig Meighan and published by Elsewhen Press. This book was released on 2021-03-19 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even geniuses need practice Not everything goes to plan at the first attempt… In Da Vinci’s downstairs loo hung his first, borderline insulting, versions of the Mona Lisa. Michelangelo’s back garden was chock-a-block full of ugly lumps of misshapen marble. Even Einstein committed a great ‘blunder’ in his first go at General Relativity. God is no different, this universe may be his masterpiece, but there were many failed versions before it – and they’re still out there. Far Far Beyond Berlin is a fantasy novel, which tells the story of a lonely, disillusioned government worker’s adventures after being stranded in a faraway universe – Joy World: God’s first, disastrous attempt at creation. God’s previous universes, a chain of 6 now-abandoned worlds, are linked by a series of portals. Our jaded hero must travel back through them, past the remaining dangers and bizarre stragglers. He’ll join forces with a jolly, eccentric and visually arresting, crew of sailors on a mysteriously flooded world. He’ll battle killer robots and play parlour games against a clingy supercomputer, with his life hanging in the balance. He’ll become a teleportation connoisseur; he will argue with a virtual goose – it sure beats photocopying. Meanwhile, high above in the heavens, an increasingly flustered God tries to manage the situation with His best friend Satan; His less famous son, Jeff; and His ludicrously angry angel of death, a creature named Fate. They know that a human loose in the portal network is a calamity that could have apocalyptic consequences in seven different universes. Fate is dispatched to find and kill the poor man before the whole place goes up in a puff of smoke; if he can just control his temper… Cover art: Gordon Miller
Download or read book Only Human Saga Beyond Human written by TK Shideler and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-01-06 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Flight of the Descendants shattered Mankind and left them cold, dark, and afraid. The surviving refugees of the various fortress-cities of Ironhelm found themselves at the gates of EDN: the last bastion of Mankind. But now the ifri faction known as the Cauldron Born wage a genocidal war against the Remnants. On the other side of the galaxy, the Descendants struggle to resurrect their ancestral deities: the Saints. When the two worlds collide, one woman may hold the key to unlock the salvation of Mankind.
Download or read book Brook Breasting written by John White and published by Pneuma Springs Publishing. This book was released on 2010-10-14 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new treasurer of the Brook Breasting Fete Committee the Reverend Rolf james has discovered an anomaly in the accounts. He calls for an EGM. Is there a villain to unmask? On the outside, Brook Breasting is a picturesque English village. On the inside, it has the characters that make it uniquely, Brook Breasting.
Download or read book The Psychic Life of George Herbert Leigh Mallory written by Ray Eugene Harkleroad Junior and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2014-02-25 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The same soul returns in this lifetime with knowledge of those events of the past and with knowledge of future events that have been shared with persons of prominence and potential, and the ability to understand and convey the myriad entwining and entanglements resulting from karmic interaction with loved family and ancient foe. Tasks directly given by God through Metatron, the Voice of God, brings the author to Palm Springs, California where this book is written as history, instruction, and counsel for those seeking greater understanding of their worth and purpose for existence, and an understanding of challenges confronting each person in their daily life.
Download or read book Beyond the Chase written by Carla Wills-Brandon and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-10-23 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maximize your capacity for a deep, lasting relationship with this guide designed to help you grow as a loving partner. Maximize your capacity for a deep, lasting relationship with this guide designed to help you grow as a loving partner. For centuries, stories of romance in literature, in movies, and on television have equated true love with "happily ever after," perpetuating the myth that once you meet the love of your life, the rest is easy. In reality, it is when this initial attraction dissipates that the real work begins; building and maintaining true intimacy can be one of life's great challenges--and rewards. In Beyond the Chase: Breaking Your Obsessions That Sabotage True Intimacy, renowned therapist and national media commentator Carla Wills-Brandon teaches readers--whether they are in search of a mate, caught up in the passion of a burgeoning romance, or well along a committed path--how to weather a variety of storms by working through the obsessive tendencies that prevent them from achieving the close relationship that they desire. Readers learn todistinguish between lust and loverecognize addictive behaviors that cause isolationcommunicate effectivelyestablish healthy boundariesrespect their partner sexuallyfight fairlyidentify symptoms of intimacy difficultiesunderstand how past pain impacts relationships
Download or read book The Beyond Trilogy written by J. Winfield Currie and published by Abbott Press. This book was released on 2012-08 with total page 946 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A tale of passion, betrayal, and courage set in the Carolinas during the Revolutionary War - an unforgettable love story seamlessly interwoven with both real and fictitious characters." "Beyond All Reason" Book I - "Awakening Passion" A powerful saga of courage and passion, set in the South duringthe Revolutionary War, unites Kathryn MacLean, sister of arebel militia leader, and Colonel Jason Tarrington, a maliciousBritish Green Dragoon - two dynamic individuals abruptlythrown together, their destinies forever entwined by a life-changingtwist of fate. Conflict, betrayal, and loyalties tornasunder drive Kathryn and her brother to opposite sides in anugly war - her enduring passion for the "wrong "man and his cause, pitting her against all she had once held dear. Driven relentlesslyto succeed in a bloody war they will ultimately lose, can Jasonand Kathryn survive? For theirs is a love "Beyond All Reason." "Beyond All Odds" Book II - "Rebuilding Shattered Lives" As the acrid smoke clears after the battle at Guilford Courthouse, NC, Lieutenant Jackson, a British Dragoon, finds himself miraculously still amongst the living. Scanning the endless bodies scattered across the oozing red mud, he discovers devastating personal loss. But grieving must wait. He has a sacred promise to fulfill: save an innocent child from becoming a pawn in this ugly war - for she would be considered a 'valuable prize' by either side. It was "her notorious parents "who had led many an English victory in the South. "Beyond The Horizon" Book III - "Life Comes Full Circle" The Revolutionary War has been declared over, but to the citizens of Charleston struggling to forget past humiliation suffered under Lord Cornwallis, ongoing British presence is a bitter reminder. The Tarringtons, just arrived from England and embroiled in a dangerous mission of their own, must not be recognized. The success of their crucial undertaking depends on that. Once accomplished, they intend to start life over, but who to trust and where to go? Perhaps their answer lies in the vast forests of the Carolinas where endless possibilities exist. But danger lurks on all sides: devious strangers, former dragoons - even "family." Share Kathryn and Jason's tale of enduring passion and courage as their life unfolds and comes full circle.
Download or read book The Art of Touch written by Joan Schweighardt and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 2023-11 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Art of Touch: Prose and Poetry from the Pandemic and Beyond, the unique voices of thirty-nine of some of the most creative thinkers of our times have been brought together to consider the profound impact of one of our five main senses: touch. Psychologists, healers, massage therapists, academics, creative writers, and others reflect on or tell personal stories about what it means to be able to touch or experience touch, or to have to go without it-as so many did and still do because of the COVID-19 pandemic. They explore how transmissions such as texting may impede opportunities for touch, while those like Zoom may make it possible for people who otherwise might be left behind to stay "in touch." From the experience of touching beloved animals to the life-changing ways in which books and performances can touch us, virtually all aspects of touch are acknowledged in these pages.
Download or read book Journey of Joining written by A. H. S. Bowman and published by Anya Bowman. This book was released on with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A powerful event foretold in ancient legend is revealed. In the forgotten past, people from Earth were exiled from its surface: Two distinct societies emerged, one under the ground and one above it. Ancient guardians remained to guide remnants of humanity. Life-altering transformation is afoot. Despite the odds, Coraleen and Feven, from other worlds, must struggle through their differences. Can vastly different societies come together and bring about the Journey of Joining or will everything be torn apart? Journey of Joining is the first book of the Earth & Sky trilogy.
Download or read book Beyond Seas written by Suvo Moitro and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-08 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During summer camp, when a baseball comes bouncing at her from nowhere, Roshni Singh, a spunky teenager from Delhi, inexplicably ends up unleashing her unusually offensive side, little realizing that this trifling incident will shape her destiny. Mark Taylor, a student of the American International School, who has come rushing down from behind a boulder to fetch the ball, stands stunned at the foothills of the Himalayas, allowing her to bully him. Years later, Roshni finds herself at Yale Law School, face to face with Mark. Through their student years, they put aside their differences and place their relationship on a firm footing. Just then, however, fate deals them a cruel blow in the form of a severe blizzard that sweeps through the Northeastern US, leaving them to pick up the threads of their own lives through agony, bliss, despair and hope.
Download or read book Wineocology written by Caitlin Stansbury and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2012-11-06 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take the mystery out of Merlot and put the pleasure back into pairing and sharing wine with sensory secrets from Hollywood’s Sommelier! Caitlin Stansbury’s revolutionary book will teach you to understand what wines you like and why you like them so that you can evaluate and enjoy their sensual delights on your own terms, regardless of price tags or product reviews. The crown jewel of Wineocology is Caitlin’s "Simple Sommelier System," the groundbreaking program that changes the way you see, smell, touch, and taste wine. A strengthening system for your senses, Wineocology shows you how to sharpen your eyes, nose, and mouth so that the information they provide is used to expand and enhance your relationship with wine. Whether you are an adventurous beginner or a seasoned connoisseur, Wineocology will make you an expert wine-know!
Download or read book Beyond All Reason written by J. Winfield Currie and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2007-12-27 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The year is 1776, early on in the Revolutionary War: a time of fevered fighting in the North but in the South, as yet, only a low, sporadic belly grumble. But in time that will all change. In the Carolinas this war is, and will continue to be, more a civil conflict — one of divided loyalties and families torn asunder. It is a war pitting brother against brother — or as in this case, brother against sister. Meet Kathryn Cameron MacLean: hers is a world of adventure rife with passion, grief, joy, guilt-ridden sorrow, fulfillment and loss. Kathryn and Jamie will choose sides, accepting their fate, yet ultimately questioning the individual judgment that brings aching loss and guilt. For theirs is a destiny that pits a once devoted brother and sister against one another in a devastating war of long-reaching results: a war they will both try to survive. One opts for defense of a brave, new country; and one for a passion that could not be denied. As their tale unfolds, you will be inexorably lured into another time and place: often harsh, judgmental, and unrelenting — much like today’s world. You will share their victories and losses. Judge them ... or not. As the Revolutionary War moves into the South, a richly woven tapestry of characters emerges. Lord Cornwallis strides boldly across the pages in his desperate struggle to quell the rebel upstarts and capture the South. Major Patrick Ferguson, unable to change his destiny, arrogantly rushes to a cruel fate. Lieutenant-Colonel Banastre Tarleton, branded ‘butcher’ in his callous disregard for life: yet caught in a very human moment of weakness. You will be slowly introduced to a wealth of personalities, both real and fictitious, full-bodied action, and an ending that may shock you. Meet some of the main characters: Colonel Jason Tarrington:surly, arrogant, bitter — product of an abusive childhood. Seeking a means to vent inner furies without censure, he joins the British Green Dragoons. Talented in arms and strategy, he excels as a military man, his reputation for cruelty widely known. He has recently arrived in the Carolinas under orders from King George. Lieutenant ‘Jack’ Jackson, fleeing a life of ease in England and wanting to see if he can survive on his own, joins Colonel Tarrington, a man he both admires and fears. A man of strong principles and loyalties, Lieutenant Jackson embroils himself in a dangerous rush to destiny in an ugly war. Kathryn Cameron MacLean: daughter of a Scottish immigrant family who arrived in the Southern colonies of America after fleeing Scotland in the aftermath of Culloden. Although appearing independent and confident on the surface, she is tormented by old ghosts and insecurities from a past of hurts and conflict. Kathryn’s doting, but overbearing, older brother, Jamie, deemed it his personal duty to raise his sister after their parents’ untimely deaths. Suffering devastating grief over his wife’s terminal illness, he is ultimately left struggling to cope with the rearing of four small children. The sole burden of consolation falls to Kathryn, who although deeply concerned for a beloved brother, wants and demands a life of her own. Her stubborn need for freedom places her on the trail to the Cherokee village of Keowee to visit a renowned healer she fondly calls Anna. Stumbling upon Colonel Tarrington’s British Dragoon encampment, she throws caution to the wind and blindly steps onto a collision course with destiny. Riding at Jamie’s side is Gabriel MacLean, his eldest son and Kathryn’s adored nephew. Gabriel loves his feisty, brave aunt, in time coming to understand the diffic
Download or read book See No Stranger written by Valarie Kaur and published by One World. This book was released on 2020-06-16 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An urgent manifesto and a dramatic memoir of awakening, this is the story of revolutionary love. Finalist for the Dayton Literary Peace Prize • “In a world stricken with fear and turmoil, Valarie Kaur shows us how to summon our deepest wisdom.”—Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat Pray Love How do we love in a time of rage? How do we fix a broken world while not breaking ourselves? Valarie Kaur—renowned Sikh activist, filmmaker, and civil rights lawyer—describes revolutionary love as the call of our time, a radical, joyful practice that extends in three directions: to others, to our opponents, and to ourselves. It enjoins us to see no stranger but instead look at others and say: You are part of me I do not yet know. Starting from that place of wonder, the world begins to change: It is a practice that can transform a relationship, a community, a culture, even a nation. Kaur takes readers through her own riveting journey—as a brown girl growing up in California farmland finding her place in the world; as a young adult galvanized by the murders of Sikhs after 9/11; as a law student fighting injustices in American prisons and on Guantánamo Bay; as an activist working with communities recovering from xenophobic attacks; and as a woman trying to heal from her own experiences with police violence and sexual assault. Drawing from the wisdom of sages, scientists, and activists, Kaur reclaims love as an active, public, and revolutionary force that creates new possibilities for ourselves, our communities, and our world. See No Stranger helps us imagine new ways of being with each other—and with ourselves—so that together we can begin to build the world we want to see.
Download or read book Together Somehow written by Luis Manuel Garcia-Mispireta and published by Duke University Press. This book was released on 2023-06-30 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Together, Somehow, Luis Manuel Garcia-Mispireta examines how people find ways to get along and share a dancefloor, a vibe, and a sound. Drawing on time spent in the minimal techno and house music subscenes in Chicago, Paris, and Berlin as the first decade of the new millennium came to a close, Garcia-Mispireta explains this bonding in terms of what he calls stranger-intimacy: the kind of warmth, sharing, and vulnerability between people that happens surprisingly often at popular electronic dance music parties. He shows how affect lubricates the connections between music and the dancers. Intense shared senses of sound and touch help support a feeling of belonging to a larger social world. However, as Garcia-Mispireta points out, this sense of belonging can be vague, fluid, and may hide exclusions and injustices. By showing how sharing a dancefloor involves feeling, touch, sound, sexuality, and subculture, Garcia-Mispireta rethinks intimacy and belonging through dancing crowds and the utopian vision of throbbing dancefloors.
Download or read book Silhouette written by Syl-Akinwale Oguntimehin and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2018-01-19 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Silhouette: Stepping Out of the Dark is a mirror by which you stare at yourself and probably discover you are just getting to know who you really are. Its a guide on self-discovery and on personality, character, store of values, locus of control, and ability to be at peace despite the daily challenges of trying to succeed at ones dreams while struggling to defeat inner fears and societal pressures. Its a must read for anyone capable of staring at their self in the mirror with an inner drive to becoming the best!
Download or read book Beyond Bend It Like Beckham written by Timothy F. Grainey and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Though it burst into public consciousness only with the 1999 World Cup, women’s soccer has been around almost as long as its male counterpart, flourishing in England during and after World War I. From the rise of women’s soccer following Title IX legislation in the early seventies to the watershed 1999 World Cup performance that turned the American team into instant celebrities, soccer is now the most popular sport for girls and women, with participation growing exponentially worldwide. Beyond “Bend It Like Beckham” presents the first in-depth global analysis of the women’s game—both where it has come from and where it is headed. With commentary from key players, coaches, and administrators, Timothy F. Grainey follows the sport’s reach into the unlikeliest places today, even countries where women were banned from playing soccer just a few short years ago. Though women in the United States and Canada still fight for equal treatment and funding, their situations differs markedly from the hostility, abuse, and even outright bans that some women still encounter in trying to pursue an activity they love. Through the prism of soccer, this book explores the struggle for women’s rights abroad, in countries as diverse as Sweden, Russia, South Africa, Pakistan, Australia, and Iran.
