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Brought to you by Penguin. A dazzlingly original reassessment of women's stories, bodies and art - and how we think about them. For decades, feminist artists have confronted the problem of how to tell the truth about their experiences as bodies. Queer bodies, sick bodies, racialised bodies...

In Bodies That Matter, renowned theorist and philosopher Judith Butler argues that theories of gender need to return to the most material dimension of sex and sexuality: the body. Butler offers a brilliant reworking of the body, examining how the power of heterosexual hegemony forms the "matter"...

When two enchanting women, or females as the old-fashioned Archie prefers, walk into Nero Wolfes office with a troublesome case, Wolfe initially wants nothing to do with it. However, when a murder occurs at the fencing academy where the women work and international complications arise, hes thrown into the thick of it. The mystery deepens as Wolfe endeavors to uncover who stole the col de mort from its glass case in the fencing salon. In this riveting tale, Wolfe finds himself entangled in a web of murder and international intrigue.

The progress of astronomy from age to age has been far from uniform—rather by leaps and bounds: from the earliest epoch when man's planet earth was the center about which the stupendous cosmos wheeled, for whom it was created, and for whose edification it was maintained—down to the modern age whose discoveries have ascertained that even our stellar universe, the vast region of the solar domain, is but one of the thousands of island universes that tenant the inconceivable immensities of space. So rapid, indeed, has been the progress of astronomy in very recent years that the present is ...

Elaine Scarry bases her study on a wide range of sources: literature and art, medical case histories, documents on torture compiled by Amnesty International, legal transcripts of personal injury trials, and military and strategic writings by such figures as Clausewitz, Churchill, Liddell Hart, and Kissinger. She weaves these into her discussion with an eloquence, humanity, and insight that recall the writings of Hannah Arendt and Jean-Paul Sartre. 

Whose Body? is the first of Dorothy Sayers’s famous Lord Peter Wimsey novels, introducing that nobleman, as well as his manservant and fellow-sleuth, Mervyn Bunter. Scotland Yard’s Inspector Charles Parker, who figures more or less prominently in later Wimsey novels, plays a central role in Whose Body? as well. As the book opens, a bashful Battersea architect has discovered a naked body in his bath, adorned with a gold pince nez. At the same time, we learn of the disappearance – under odd circumstances – of Sir Reuben Levy, a powerful financial magnate in The City. Not accepting the ...

Dive into the fascinating world of human anatomy with Henry Grays timeless classic, first published in 1858 and still revered today. This recording features the public-domain 1918 US edition, which has been meticulously revised and expanded over the years. In this engaging audio presentation, youll explore the essential Embryology and Osteology sections, expertly narrated by Laurie Anne Walden. Illustrations accompanying the text can be found online at bartleby.com, enhancing your listening experience. Join us as we break down this monumental work into five compelling parts, beginning with the...

In Dorothy Sayers' first Lord Peter Wimsey novel, our brilliant and eccentric hero must solve the case of the murder of Sir Reuben Levy - that is, if he is actually dead. And WHOSE BODY is in poor Mr. Thipps's bathtub? Witty, engaging, and complex, Lord Peter has been entertaining mystery lovers for generations. This version is presented as a dramatic reading, - Summary by Ciufi Galeazzi Cast: Narrator: Ciufi Galeazzi Lord Peter Wimsey: Chymocles Duchess of Denver and Voice: Lynette Caulkins Parker: David Purdy Bunter and Williams, : Jim Hedrick Sir Julian Freke: Scott Caulkins Inspector Sugg:...

Henry Gray's classic anatomy textbook was first published in 1858 and has been in continuous publication ever since, revised and expanded through many successive editions. This recording is of the public-domain 1918 US edition (some information may be outdated). The illustrations can be found in the online text at bartleby.com. For the LibriVox recording, we have divided the book into five parts. Part 5 includes Splanchnology and Surface Anatomy and Markings. (Summary by Laurie Anne Walden)

Henry Gray's classic anatomy textbook was first published in 1858 and has been in continuous publication ever since, revised and expanded through many successive editions. This recording is of the public-domain 1918 US edition (some information may be outdated). The illustrations can be found in the online text at bartleby.com. For the LibriVox recording, we have divided the book into five parts. Part 1 includes the Embryology and Osteology sections. (summary by Laurie Anne Walden)

Embark on a thrilling journey with Whose Body?, the first novel in Dorothy Sayers’s renowned Lord Peter Wimsey series. Meet Lord Peter, his insightful manservant and fellow-sleuth, Mervyn Bunter, and the astute Inspector Charles Parker from Scotland Yard. The story unfolds as a timid architect from Battersea stumbles upon a naked corpse in his bath, its only accessory a gold pince nez. Simultaneously, the narrative reveals the strange disappearance of Sir Reuben Levy, a prominent financial tycoon. As Wimsey and Parker delve deeper into these two enigmas, they realize the two incidents ...

Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers. Whose Body? is the first of Dorothy Sayers’s famous Lord Peter Wimsey novels, introducing that nobleman, as well as his manservant and fellow-sleuth, Mervyn Bunter. Scotland Yard’s Inspector Charles Parker, who figures more or less prominently in later Wimsey novels, plays a central role in Whose Body? as well. As the book opens, a bashful Battersea architect has discovered a naked body in his bath, adorned with a gold pince nez. At the same time, we learn of the disappearance – under odd circumstances – of Sir Reuben Levy, a powerful financial ...

The problem of life consists in learning how to live. It is like the problem of addition or subtraction to the schoolboy. When mastered, all difficulty disappears, and the problem has vanished. All the problems of life, whether they be social, political, or religious, subsist in ignorance and wrong-living. As they are solved in the heart of each individual, they will be solved in the mass of men. Humanity at present is in the painful stage of “learning.” It is confronted with the difficulties of its own ignorance. As men learn to live rightly, learn to direct their forces and use their ...

Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers. In Dorothy Sayers' first Lord Peter Wimsey novel, our brilliant and eccentric hero must solve the case of the murder of Sir Reuben Levy - that is, if he is actually dead. And WHOSE BODY is in poor Mr. Thipps's bathtub? Witty, engaging, and complex, Lord Peter has been entertaining mystery lovers for generations. This version is presented as a dramatic reading.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/whose-body-by-dorothy-l-sayers--6734943/support.

Henry Gray's classic anatomy textbook was first published in 1858 and has been in continuous publication ever since, revised and expanded through many successive editions. This recording is of the public-domain 1918 US edition (some information may be outdated). The illustrations can be found in the online text at bartleby.com. For the LibriVox recording, we have divided the book into five parts. Part 3 includes Angiology, Arteries, Veins, and the Lymphatic System. (Summary by Laurie Anne Walden)

Henry Gray's classic anatomy textbook was first published in 1858 and has been in continuous publication ever since, revised and expanded through many successive editions. This recording is of the public-domain 1918 US edition (some information may be outdated). The illustrations can be found in the online text at bartleby.com. For the LibriVox recording, we have divided the book into five parts. Part 4 includes Neurology, the Organs of the Senses, and the Common Integument. (summary by Laurie Anne Walden)

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Henry Gray's classic anatomy textbook was first published in 1858 and has been in continuous publication ever since, revised and expanded through many successive editions. This recording is of the public-domain 1918 US edition (some information may be outdated). For the Librivox recording, we have divided the book into five parts. Part 2 includes Syndesmology and Myology. The mathematical formulas (section 25) and the illustrations can be found in the online text at bartleby.com. (Summary by Laurie Anne Walden)

We first met the scheming Marplot in Susanna Centlivre's 1709 play "The Busie Body" (already recorded at Librivox). The play was so successful that Centlivre wrote a sequel, again putting Marplot in the middle of schemes, mistaken identities, confusion, and finally .... well, that would be telling. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Marplot. A sort of a silly Fellow, Cowardly, but very Inquisitive to know every Body's Business, generally spoils all he undertakes, yet without Design: ToddHW Colonel Ravelin, an English Officer: Greg Giordano Charles: HelloCentral Don Lopez, a Grandee of Portugal: ...

Dive into the fascinating world of human anatomy with Part 2 of Henry Grays timeless textbook, first published in 1858 and still revered today. This recording captures the essence of the 1918 US edition, making the wealth of knowledge accessible to all. In this segment, we explore Syndesmology and Myology, delving into the intricate connections and musculoskeletal systems that define our bodies. For further exploration, mathematical formulas and captivating illustrations can be found in the online text at bartleby.com. Join Laurie Anne Walden as she brings this classic work to life, continuing...