Taking as his point of departure the authors, the audience, and the texts of Victorian writings on sex in general and of Victorian pornography in particular, Steven Marcus offers a startling and revolutionary perspective on the underside of Victorian culture. The subjects dealt with in The Other Victorians are not only those to have been "shocking" in the Victorian period. The way these subjects were regarded--and the way our notions of the Victorians continue to change, as the ef...

In Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Uncertainty: Struggling with a Shadow of a Doubt, Moshe Marcus and Steven Tuber examine the structural and intrapsychic features of the self as presented within OCD compulsive doubting, and more broadly, within OCD compulsions. Marcus and Tuber further elucidate central object-relational paradigms within OCD doubting and suggest a broader framework that can be used to consider the interplay between both the cognitive as well as the affective components ...

“The sweat-shop was for me the cradle of liberty. . . It was my first university.” Attending lectures and the New York theatre at night; by day sewing sleeves into shirts in a ghetto shop, Marcus Eli Ravage began his transformation from “alien” to American. His 1917 autobiography is a paean to the transformative power of education. Ravage emigrated from Rumania in 1900, at the age of 16. After working for several years as a “sleever” to save money, he enrolls in the University of Missouri ...

Winning Over Customers Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: Pillars of Customer Success and The Thank You EconomyCustomers are the lifeblood of your business, no one can deny that. But do you focus all your attention on attracting new customers all the time? Or do you remember to pay special attention to your regular and loyal customers. This is actually an issue that many business owners have today. They focus all their energy on continually trying to attract new customers. So what is wrong wit...

Social Skills Guidebook Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: The Art and Science of Small Talk and Read People Like a BookIf you feel you are lacking in social skills, this bundle can help you overcome some of your shortcomings. Interacting with other people and making small talk is one of the things most people are having trouble doing. Small talk is a powerful yet underutilized tool that can go a long way if done gracefully. In this bundle, you will learn the techniques to gracefully jumpstart ...

Let's learn about history from a newer, wronger perspective. You do not have a choice.

"The Journey of an Apprentice Pilgrim" is a captivating Christian audiobook that transports listeners on a spiritual odyssey. This audiobook is not just a story; it's a journey of faith, resilience, and self-discovery. Narrated by a talented ensemble of actors, this audiobook brings the narrative to life, making every word resonate with emotion and depth.The soundtrack enhances the listening experience, adding layers of richness to the story. It's not just music; it's a symphony of...

The Curve of the World, a page-turner in the truest sense of the word, is a riveting story about survival and losing and regaining love across both physical and psychological borders.

Friedrich Engels' first major work, The Condition of the Working Class in England in 1844, has long been considered a social, political, and economic classic. The first book of its kind to study the phenomenon of urbanism and the problems of the modern city, Engels' text contains many of the ideas he was later to develop in collaboration with Karl Marx. In this book, Steven Marcus, author of the highly acclaimed The Other Victorians, applies himself to the study of Engels...

Glowing skin, better sleep, loads more energy and improved overall health.... These are things we all want for our bodies.Good Food have combined the expertise of their nutritionists and the imagination of their test kitchen to create three diet plans. Each one targets a different area - from making you look and feel your best to boosting immunity and improved digestion, as well as an entirely vegetarian option.There’s an ever-growing body of evidence supporting the relativ...

Medical laboratory testing is a vital medical procedure that allows for the early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease.More often than not, these tests are making the difference between life and death, and they are one of the first defense lines that protect patients and their general well-being.Laboratory results greatly influence almost every decision regarding a patient – diagnosis, treatment, hospital admission, and discharge – all of them. That's why it's cru...

This Audiobook is based on my insights, reflections, and experiences in my continuing journey after learning that I was diagnosed with late-stage IV bile duct and liver cancer, a rare and aggressive cancer with a low survival rate. Once it became clear what I was facing, I knew that my only chance for survival was to seek the best medical treatment available (Emory Winship Cancer Institute) and strengthen my faith and dependency on God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. God has always bee...