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Set in 1959 southern England, this verse novel creatively reinterprets Virgil's epic, blending modernity with classical themes. Major events and characters are cleverly adapted, with familiar names and locations offering a humorous twist on the original narrative. Readers encounter a lively and socially reflective tale that stands on its own, requiring no prior knowledge of The Aeneid. Additionally, the narrative connects Virgil's myth of the Roman Empire to the emergence of the digital age, adding a contemporary layer to the story.

The collection features a diverse array of lives and voices, exploring eleven distinct deaths across four stories, along with a failed mass murder attempt. It celebrates the complexity of human experiences, as noted by John Kerrigan, who praised the exciting range of structures that capture the vastness of life. Each narrative uniquely contributes to the overarching theme of mortality and the varied ways it intersects with existence.

In this book, the author emphasizes the need for a positive and constructive approach to American politics. He has argued that instead of focusing on bringing others down, candidates should concentrate on presenting their own merits to voters' support. The book advocates for a transformation of America's voting system, placing greater emphasis on serving the people's needs rather than benefiting the candidates. The author laments the current state of American politics, where negative campaigning has led to division within the nation. He has suggested that it is the responsibility of candidates, not the people, to bridge this divide and promote unity through respectful discourse.

This book is the first full-length monograph devoted to David Remfry's watercolours, accompanying an exhibition at the new London galleries of the Royal Watercolour Society.

Set against the backdrop of the 1861 gold rush, the story explores how the pursuit of wealth drives individuals to madness, transforming rational adults into desperate characters willing to take extreme risks. As the allure of gold consumes society, the narrative delves into the consequences of obsession and the lengths people will go to achieve their dreams.

Drew Price has a gift, or perhaps a curse. When a demon possesses a person, he can see the horrific-looking demon that dwells within. A demon named Nicobar sets its sights on punishing him, starting by taking the soul of Drew's son, condemning the boy to a life as a psychopath. Can Drew save his son's soul and end Nicobar's time on Earth?

Exploring the challenges of aging, this narrative follows Belmont Thom and his wife Tuppence as they navigate their lives with a blend of humor and poignancy. Incorporating elements of magic realism and 'poem-prose,' the story pays homage to literary greats like Sophocles and Homer, as well as the late Peter Tinniswood. Their journey reflects both the struggles and the beauty of growing older, making it a unique and engaging read.

An essential resource for workers navigating their retirement and pension options, from the labor organizer's perspective.Researching retirement plans should not take the rest of your life, even if deciphering the relevant paperwork seems to have become a full-time job. Deliberately elaborate legalese is obscuring the efforts of financial elites to seize control of workers' collective retirement savings―and The Labor Guide to Retirement Plans is here to translate.Neoliberal retirement reforms have escalated elites' efforts to replace guaranteed workplace retirement plans with weak 401(k)-like savings accounts and risky stock market investment schemes. The result is arguably the largest source of labor value expropriation over the last four decades. In light of all this, what do workers need to know as they assess their future prospects―especially in terms of the security their retirement plans may or may not bring? What should union activists keep in mind as they push for the national and workplace reforms needed to produce greater retirement security? This nuts-and-bolts book provides a much-needed demystification of the retirement system. Even more than that The Labor Guide to Retirement Plans enables us to take charge of our own personal futures, as a first step towards taking back what belongs to us all.

The narrative follows Leo Barber, a multifaceted celebrity whose journey begins with his creation of a controversial character during the 1975 referendum. His life unfolds as he masquerades as a poet using computer-generated works and later claims expertise in neuroscience, relying on his brother's knowledge. Despite his morally questionable actions, including murder, Leo's story is told through his engaging and complex voice, revealing a character that is both flawed and oddly relatable, blurring the lines between villainy and vulnerability.