Andrew Stevenson faces a lackluster college experience, struggling to balance his studies with a desire for excitement. Living with his parents and having made no friends during his first year, he feels disheartened and considers his time at college a disappointment. The story explores his journey as he seeks to break free from his mundane routine and find adventure in his life.
The kingdom of Mendolon faces a dire threat from the Savage, a formidable beast rumored to have magical powers and a growing number of followers. For six months, this creature has instilled fear among the citizens, leaving King Sebastian frustrated and desperate for a solution. As the terror escalates, the fate of the kingdom hangs in the balance, prompting a quest to confront this menacing force.
A unique collection that delves into traditional horror themes through a series of haikus and poems, created during a twenty-one-day writing challenge. The author captures the essence of fear and the macabre in concise, evocative verses, offering readers a fresh perspective on the horror genre. Each piece invites exploration of chilling imagery and unsettling emotions, making it a compelling read for fans of poetry and horror alike.
(me)volution is written to help us understand our own power. It is a wake-up call for us, that we might realize that we have both the ability and the tools to begin a conversation for good that can ignite passions and set the world on fire. But more than a wake-up call, it is a confidence-booster. For many of us secretly knowour power. So this book shares the experiences of ordinary people who have changed the world, so that we can see the path and travel it ourselves. This is the path, the journey of (me)volution. (me)volution is a model of how ordinary people go from having a great, powerful ideaabout changing something, to building a movement that actually changes it. It is about seeing and hearing how others have changed their world and mapping that experience so it can be shared. And by sharing it, we hope that (me)volution will help you make your mark, build your legacy, and make your difference. Because all change begins with me. Or in this case, it begins with you.
Jack Avery grapples with a deep-seated intuition about his adopted daughter, Olivia, sensing that there is more to her than meets the eye. As he reflects on their past together, he begins to confront the unanswered questions surrounding her origins and the implications of her adoption at the age of nine. This exploration leads him to uncover hidden truths that challenge his understanding of their relationship and Olivia's true identity.
Focusing on Zizek's key ideas, the book explores his influences, particularly Lacanian psychoanalysis. Tony Myers presents these concepts in an accessible manner, incorporating examples from popular culture and everyday experiences to illustrate Zizek's theories. This engaging guide serves as an entry point for readers looking to understand the complexities of Zizek's thought.