Duncan has never been very good at keeping his opinions to himself.He believes in common sense, good wine, taking risks and saying what you think — preferably before considering whether anyone might be offended.Unfortunately for Duncan, the world around him seems to be moving in a rather different direction.From gender-neutral parenting in Germany to a female vicar in Amsterdam, from corporate diversity to intersectionality, Duncan keeps finding him...

Few historical figures are as legendary—or controversial—as T.E. Lawrence, the man who became known as Lawrence of Arabia. His daring exploits during World War I’s Arab Revolt, his complex relationships with Bedouin leaders, and his mysterious post-war life have inspired books, films, and endless debate.This audiobook takes you beyond the legend, revealing the true story of Lawrence’s life, his victories an...

What do snake oil, tapeworm diets, and radioactive face cream have in common?They were all once sold as the secrets to health and beauty.And Thus Spilt the Tea: Outrageous Beauty & Medical Quackery Through the Ages takes readers on a witty, eye-opening journey through history's strangest cures, fads, and "miracle" treatments. From the mercury baths of the Renaissance to Victorian electro-magnetic machines, from spiritualist seances to dangerous beau...

The ten stories in In the Village of Viger portray the life of a rural village as it faces the darkness of its own future. An established milliner, Madame Laroque, is upset by the advent of a younger, more popular rival. An innkeeper’s obsession with the Franco-Prussian War drives his descent into madness. A gardener longs to return to the village in France where his mother was born. At once comical, farcical, and tragic, this superb collection, first published in 1896, an...

In "Lundy's Lane, and Other Poems," Duncan Campbell Scott delves into the rich tapestry of Canadian identity through evocative imagery and poignant themes. This collection reflects Scott's mastery of lyric poetry, encapsulating the natural beauty, historical struggles, and cultural nuances of Canada, particularly through the lens of its landscapes and historical events. Written in a period characterized by a burgeoning national consciousness and Romantic literary influences, each poem reve...

In the twilight's embrace, as the sun surrenders to the night, a tale unfolds that will forever etch itself into the annals of memory. "The End of the Day" by Duncan Campbell Scott paints a haunting canvas of a dying world, where the last remnants of humanity cling to the fading embers of hope. As darkness descends, a solitary figure emerges from the shadows, a witness to the impending doom. With each step, he uncovers fragments of a shattered past, revealing the poignant stories of those ...

Robins and bobolinks bubbling and tinkling, Shore-larks alive there high in the blue, Level in the sunlight the rye-field twinkling,The wind parts the cloud and a star leaps through, Ferns at the spring-head curling cool and tender, Bloodroot in the tangle, violets by the larch,In the dusky evening the young moon slender, Glowing like a crocus in the dells of March ;

Immerse yourself in a captivating anthology of poetic masterpieces in "Short Poetry Collection 169 (Unabridged)." This timeless collection features an array of renowned poets, including Duncan Campbell Scott, whose poignant verses explore the depths of human emotion and the beauty of the natural world. Prepare to be transported by lyrical language, evocative imagery, and profound insights that will resonate long after the final page is turned.

The original At the Mermaid Inn, one of the most notable literary endeavours in Canada, was the result of the combined efforts of three poets: Wilfred Campbell (1858-1918), Archibald Lampman (1861-99), and Duncan Campbell Scott (1862-1947).A Saturday column that ran in the Toronto Globe from 6 February 1892 until 1 July 1893, it covered a wide range of material – original poetry and prose, book and music reviews, articles on philosophy, politics, poetics, religion...

Xicanxfuturism: Gritos for Tomorrow Codex I is a codex of speculative futurist thought, art, comics, novellas, stories, flash fiction, poetry, and essays exploring the Xicanx tomorrow as our numbers and cultura grow today.Contributors include Xicanx sci-fi veterans, social justice thinkers, influential speculative artists, and trailblazing new writers charting the future for our gente: elindiocopyright1985, Osmani Ochoa, Luis Valderas, Pedro Iniguez, Marti...

Once Upon a Time in... Occupied Aztlán is an ambitious, roaring journey that pridefully centers not only the life of a Mejicano-Chicano familia, but the larger history of La Raza in an epic poem. It's a tale of highs and lows, the warmth of kinship, the coldness of poverty, the glowing delight of the quinceañera party, the brutal pain of the gang jump-in, the shame of ignorance, the pride through education, and the unconditional love of the family.

In this controversial book, psychologists Barry Duncan and Scott Miller, cofounders of the Institute for the Study of Therapeutic Change, challenge the traditional focus on diagnosis, "silver bullet" techniques, and magic pills, exposing them as empirically bankrupt practices that only diminish the role of clients and hasten therapy's extinction. Instead, they advocate for the long-ignored but most crucial factor in therapeutic success-the innate resources of the client. Based on extensive...