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The left views alienation as something to be resisted or overcome, but could it actually form the basis of our emancipation? In Embracing Alienation, Todd McGowan offers a completely different take on alienation, claiming that the effort to overcome it is not a radical response to the current state of things but a failure to see the constitutive power of alienation for all of us. Instead of trying to overcome alienation and accede to an unalienated existence, it argues, we should instead redeem alienation as an existential and political program.

We normally don’t have any time, but when we finally do, we lack energy. On those rare occasions when we have energy outside of work, it is restless and difficult to harness towards meaningful goals. Starting from the realization that meaningful time is worthless without energy, the concept of “timenergy” points to something we all lack: large energy-infused blocks of repeatable time throughout the week.

As they catch up, both reveal they are into women and sparks fly when Meghan suggests they head back to her house. However, as they finish shopping, Meghan grabs some diapers, a bottle, and a pacifier and tells Imani they are for her, leaving the younger woman with a choice to make.

Discover the fascinating story of life on Earth with Evolutionary Biology for Beginners: The Fundamentals of Evolution. This comprehensive guide introduces listeners to the core principles of evolutionary biology in an accessible and engaging way, perfect for anyone curious about how life evolves and adapts over time.

Captain James Holland is the pilot on a routine flight from Frankfurt to New York, packed with people eager to be home for Christmas. When a passenger collapses from what appears to be a heart attack, Holland is forced to request an emergency landing at London's Heathrow Airport. But to his great surprise, the air traffic controllers will not let him land in England - they tell Holland that his sick passenger has contracted a dangerous new form of influenza and that the plane must return to Germany.

For Kip Dawson, winning a passenger seat on American Space Adventure's first commercial spaceflight is a dream come true. One grand shot of insanity and he can return to earth fulfilled. It's a bittersweet moment of triumph, however, muted by his wife's terror over his accepting the prize. The day of the launch, Kip tries to reconcile his wife's and daughters' fears and even tries calling his estranged son, to no avail. He sets off, vowing to make amends upon his return. But a successful launch quickly morphs.

I had just been featured in the Wall Street Journal for my journey to becoming a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries. Even more so, I was now a Black woman Fellow Actuary. People from around the globe reached out to congratulate me, and to let me know that my story had inspired them. I was humbled, but I felt that few knew how much more of my journey needed to be shared.

For all men who struggle to move on from the loss of what was once a great relationship. This one is for the good guys going through a bad time. The title of this book is provocative on purpose. And it comes from what the author actually said to a woman when she kept yo-yoing him in and out of her life. Inside are eight actionable steps to successfully recover from a breakup, separation, or divorce.

Covering all the major markets, such as options, forex, swing trading, day trading, and more, now you can unlock the secrets of the stock market and begin your journey to becoming a trading pro! Generate passive income, multiply your investments, and enjoy financial freedom with this powerful guide! Containing everything you need to know about trading, Stock Market Investing for Beginners is perfect for both the novice and the pro!

This audiobook contains an in-depth guide on how to understand PCOS and move forward within your life. This audiobook breaks down what PCOS is, how it works, and touches on the different types of PCOS. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is not talked about enough, and widely effects a large population of women. This hormonal imbalance can effect your mood, weight, and even fertility. This audiobook was designed by someone with PCOS to help others who also have PCOS.

Millions of women are suffering the same fate: the wounds of the past are continuously haunting them, holding them back from reconnecting with their authentic selves. Up until now, you've been putting up a strong front as you fight against oppression. But you can only hold so much. Sooner or later, your cup will overflow, drowning you in the process.

This is an inspirational discovery of self love and healing, written for black women with a focus on eradicating self doubt and low self-esteem while developing empowerment, forward thinking and a successful mindset. “Emotional self-care and positive affirmations for black women” is a guideline composed of motivational and uplifting affirmations to empower the Black Woman to navigate the life path she is on with confidence, pride and elegance.

In Athens, a Boeing 737 noses into the gate, and its crew is suddenly confronted by Greek officials waiting to arrest one of its passengers, a beloved ex-President of the United States, John Harris. Captain Craig Dayton, believing Harris' life is in danger, stages a daring escape by backing the jet away from the gate without clearance and taking off down a vacant runway.

Veteran pilot Clark Maxwell thought his fire bombing days were well behind him. But when Jerry Stein, Maxwell's friend and air tanker fleet-owner, calls at the height of the fire season to beg him to reenter the war, he doesn't hesitate. As the wildfires spread, whipped by massive winds and the federal forces arrayed against the fires reach their limits, hysteria and potential evacuation threatens the local population.

Ever since vampirism became illegal, the undead have been hunted to near-extinction. So Willow has to watch her back to make sure no one finds out what she is. And that’s not easy considering she’s a vampire with narcolepsy. Predator can become prey at any moment, especially with the skillful Vampire Extermination Team (VET) on the job. Hoping to blend in with the nightlife, Willow takes advantage of being an animated corpse by performing for necrophiliacs at premiere fetish club Hades.

Survive and thrive this holiday season. Never feel burnt-out and drained for the holidays again!

The Desert Living Retirement Community is located smack dab in the middle of the Southern California desert, surrounded by windmills. Within this retirement community is a quaint little coffee shop running on a budget. Join the retirees in this quirky and comical short story as they spend their day drinking coffee and gossiping.

High above the Rocky Mountains, a routine airline flight becomes a midair standoff as 130 passengers listen to their captain relate the unprecedented demands of an unseen hijacker. Federal and state officials must hunt down, arrest, and indict the murderer of a young girl, and do it all in eight hours - or the airplane will be blown out of the sky.

The Punk Rock Manifesto by Jinx is a radical philosophical work that challenges modern society's systems of control and conformity. This isn't just an analysis of punk culture—it's an intellectual assault on how power structures shape human consciousness through fear, comfort, and manufactured meaning.

Over the Atlantic in the dark of night, the electronic brain of Pangia Airlines Flight 10 quietly and without warning disconnects all the cockpit controls and reverses course on its own. The crew of the huge Airbus 330 at first senses nothing, the flight displays still showing them on course to New York. But with puzzled passengers reporting stars on the wrong side—not to mention armed fighters pulling alongside to force them to land—the confused pilots discover that Flight 10 is streaking back toward the hyper-volatile Middle East, and there is nothing they can do about it.