The theme of this work is essentially appreciative of life, a little dive into history--Africa as it is. Some parts of this work describe the brutal and transient nature of life while other parts simply focus on emotions and the common philosophies of life.

The Politics of Silence, Voice and the In-Between: Exploring Gender, Race and Insecurity from the Margins seeks to dismantle the deficit discourses generated through research about people as agency-less and, by extension, objects of study. The book argues that, regardless of marginalisation, people create spaces of liminality where they seek control over their lives by navigating the structures that exclude them. Challenging the false binary of silence as violence and voice as power, the book introduces the idea of an in-between ‘liminal space’ which is created by people to navigate conditions of oppression and move towards a politically stable and inclusive world. This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of gender studies, international development, peace and conflict studies, politics and international relations, sociology and media studies. It will be an important resource for courses incorporating gender, feminist and postcolonial perspectives.

Carlos recollects more of the teachings of Don Juan, including the true importance and meaning of sorcery and magic, and the illusory nature of all realities.

Welcome to Ravenwood, a town where life moves at a slower pace, the air is filled with the aroma of freshly baked bread and the sweet scent of ripening grapes, and everyone knows everyone else's business. It's a place where the biggest scandals involve missing pie recipes and the most daring adventures involve finding the perfect spot for a picnic. But Ravenwood is also a town with secrets. Beneath the surface of its idyllic charm, there are hidden rivalries, long-held grudges, and whispers of the past that refuse to fade away. And when a renowned wine critic is found dead during the town's annual wine festival, the peaceful facade of Ravenwood cracks, revealing a web of intrigue that will forever change the lives of its inhabitants. Enter Lily Matthews, a retired schoolteacher who has traded in her classroom for the serenity of her thriving vineyard. Lily leads a quiet life, finding peace in the rhythmic tasks of tending her vines and crafting award-winning wines. But when the victim's last drink is revealed to be her vineyard's prize-winning vintage, suspicion falls upon Lily. Determined to clear her name and restore peace to her beloved town, Lily embarks on an unlikely investigation with the help of her eccentric best friend, the town librarian, and her trusty golden retriever. Join Lily as she delves into the heart of Ravenwood, unearthing long-buried secrets and uncovering the truth behind the murder. From the bustling vineyards to the quaint town square, every corner holds a clue, every resident a suspect. This is a story of friendship, courage, and the unraveling of a mystery that will captivate you until the very last page.

HARD-HITTING MILITARY ACTION AND POLITICAL DRAMA FOR READERS OF DUNE AND DORSAI! They said ten-year-old street urchin Inga was perfect for their purpose, taken from the squalor of Port City to the asteroid enclave, Hawksgaard, where she underwent the training and augmentation that transformed her. Maturing to full lethality even as war erupts among the Myriad Worlds, Inga is assigned to protect Family scion, Captain Saef Sinclair-Maru as he leads the fight against humanity's merciless enemy. The vessel: IMS Hightower The mission: Rescue a trapped Legion force from the surface of Delta Three. The crisis: Nothing is as it appears. With Marines plummeting into surface combat, an orbital space battle raging, and assassins swarming within Hightower, the stakes could scarcely be greater, but in the midst of this tumult, treacherous revelations continue to unfold. A mysterious enemy emplacement, a vanished civilian population, the inexplicable powers suddenly unleashed: Each new facet of discovery creates a deadly path leading from Delta Three to the heart of the Imperium and the emperor himself. To seize any chance for victory—or even survival—Inga must accept the irrevocable course leading from the remnants of her own humanity to the fullness of the Silent Hand. At the publisher’s request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management). Praise for The Deep Man: “In his first novel, The Deep Man, Mersault combines themes from Dune, Hornblower, and the Aubrey/Maturin books by the late Patrick O’ Brian, to create a space adventure tale . . . Recommended to fans of Honor Harrington, Eric Flint, and Patrick O’Brian.” —Cirsova Magazine

The galaxy is at war, but secret weapons can change the destiny of empires. When Jack March steals a sinister mind-control machine from the ruthless Final Consciousness, he needs to get the device to his superiors in the Silent Order. But the Final Consciousness will burn entire civilizations to get the machine back. Starting with Jack March...