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    The Republic
    KINGDUMB
    Satirical Apocalypse
    Disappearing Palestine
    Beer Terrain: From Field to Glass
    • 2024

      KINGDUMB

      • 100 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Set in a whimsical medieval backdrop, this comedic stage play by Jonathan Cook blends humor with clever dialogue, showcasing the absurdities of life in the Middle Ages. Through a cast of eccentric characters, the story explores themes of love, rivalry, and the folly of human nature, inviting audiences to laugh at the misadventures and misunderstandings that unfold. Cook's sharp wit and engaging narrative style promise an entertaining experience that captures the spirit of medieval comedy.

      KINGDUMB
    • 2022

      The Republic

      • 204 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      The narrative follows a renowned black civil rights attorney who uncovers a conspiracy aimed at replacing the U.S. government with a Socialist/Marxist regime. With the help of a gay female DOJ attorney and two Harvard law students, he navigates a treacherous political landscape spanning from Texas to major cities like Boston and New York. The plot raises questions about the evolution of extreme political ideologies and the existence of a World Order Syndicate. As Texas becomes a battleground for preserving constitutional values, the struggle faces intense opposition and violence, leaving the outcome uncertain.

      The Republic
    • 2015

      Beer Terrain: From Field to Glass

      • 175 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      "Beer Terrain" explores the farm-to-glass revolution in New England and New York's craft brewing scene, highlighting the rise of local ingredients and small hop farms. It showcases the connection between local farmers and brewers, emphasizing the locavore economy. The book also serves as a guide for readers to discover this vibrant brewing landscape.

      Beer Terrain: From Field to Glass
    • 2008

      Palestine is disappearing - fulfilling the objectives of Israel's founding fathers. This book exposes the dismal failure of the Israeli left, human rights organisations and the global media to hold Israel to account. It is a controversial analysis of one of the conflicts in contemporary world politics.

      Disappearing Palestine
    • 1996

      Satirical Apocalypse

      An Anatomy of Melville's The Confidence-Man

      • 298 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Focusing on a groundbreaking interpretation, this study explores Melville's last novel as a hybrid of narrative satire and apocalyptic vision. It delves into the theological, historical, and biographical contexts surrounding the work, examining Melville's unconventional views on divinity, the commercial culture of antebellum America, and his personal life. The author uncovers new insights into the novel's satirical elements, including the use of Melville's acquaintances as character models, offering a fresh perspective that could reshape understanding of the author and his work.

      Satirical Apocalypse