Author: Tera Shanley
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1623421659
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
Twenty-four years into the Dead outbreak that ended the world, Soren Mitchell sticks out like a sore thumb in the remains of the human race. She's an anomaly: a hybrid of human and Dead, created by her mother's genetic immunity. Like her parents, she's fierce and strong. But despite their hopes for her happiness and safety, and even though she is no real threat to the colony, she has let the humans muzzle her and confine her within the walls of Dead Run River in search of a cure. When Kaegan Langford stumbles into the colony with an injured friend draped across his shoulders, her world is turned upside down. Intrigued and affected by her, he asks her to come to Empalme, Mexico with him to fight in the war between Deads and humans. It'll be a long, treacherous journey to the coast, but she's had all she can take in the colony. Battles with Deads, betrayal, injury, kidnappings, and a criminal-run train ride stand between them and the war. But in the end, it's not just the war with the Deads that could be the death of them. Tera Shanley's final book in The Dead Rapture series will thrill your heart...and your braaaains.
Love Starts With Z
Author: Tera Shanley
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1623421659
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
Twenty-four years into the Dead outbreak that ended the world, Soren Mitchell sticks out like a sore thumb in the remains of the human race. She's an anomaly: a hybrid of human and Dead, created by her mother's genetic immunity. Like her parents, she's fierce and strong. But despite their hopes for her happiness and safety, and even though she is no real threat to the colony, she has let the humans muzzle her and confine her within the walls of Dead Run River in search of a cure. When Kaegan Langford stumbles into the colony with an injured friend draped across his shoulders, her world is turned upside down. Intrigued and affected by her, he asks her to come to Empalme, Mexico with him to fight in the war between Deads and humans. It'll be a long, treacherous journey to the coast, but she's had all she can take in the colony. Battles with Deads, betrayal, injury, kidnappings, and a criminal-run train ride stand between them and the war. But in the end, it's not just the war with the Deads that could be the death of them. Tera Shanley's final book in The Dead Rapture series will thrill your heart...and your braaaains.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1623421659
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
Twenty-four years into the Dead outbreak that ended the world, Soren Mitchell sticks out like a sore thumb in the remains of the human race. She's an anomaly: a hybrid of human and Dead, created by her mother's genetic immunity. Like her parents, she's fierce and strong. But despite their hopes for her happiness and safety, and even though she is no real threat to the colony, she has let the humans muzzle her and confine her within the walls of Dead Run River in search of a cure. When Kaegan Langford stumbles into the colony with an injured friend draped across his shoulders, her world is turned upside down. Intrigued and affected by her, he asks her to come to Empalme, Mexico with him to fight in the war between Deads and humans. It'll be a long, treacherous journey to the coast, but she's had all she can take in the colony. Battles with Deads, betrayal, injury, kidnappings, and a criminal-run train ride stand between them and the war. But in the end, it's not just the war with the Deads that could be the death of them. Tera Shanley's final book in The Dead Rapture series will thrill your heart...and your braaaains.
Love, Z
Author: Jessie Sima
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481496786
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
From the creator of Not Quite Narwhal comes the story of a young robot trying to find the meaning of “love.” When a small robot named Z discovers a message in a bottle signed “Love, Beatrice,” they decide to find out what “love” means. Unable to get an answer from the other robots, they leave to embark on an adventure that will lead them to Beatrice—and back home again, where love was hiding all along.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481496786
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
From the creator of Not Quite Narwhal comes the story of a young robot trying to find the meaning of “love.” When a small robot named Z discovers a message in a bottle signed “Love, Beatrice,” they decide to find out what “love” means. Unable to get an answer from the other robots, they leave to embark on an adventure that will lead them to Beatrice—and back home again, where love was hiding all along.
Love from A to Z
Author: S. K. Ali
Publisher: Salaam Reads / Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1534442723
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
A Today Show Read with Jenna Book Club Pick “The bighearted, wildly charming, painfully real love story I’ve been waiting for.” —Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda From William C. Morris Award Finalist S.K. Ali comes a “heartfelt and powerful” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) romance that’s The Sun Is Also a Star meets Anna and the French Kiss, following two Muslim teens who meet during a spring break trip. A marvel: something you find amazing. Even ordinary-amazing. Like potatoes—because they make French fries happen. Like the perfect fries Adam and his mom used to make together. An oddity: whatever gives you pause. Like the fact that there are hateful people in the world. Like Zayneb’s teacher, who won’t stop reminding the class how “bad” Muslims are. But Zayneb, the only Muslim in class, isn’t bad. She’s angry. When she gets suspended for confronting her teacher, and he begins investigating her activist friends, Zayneb heads to her aunt’s house in Doha, Qatar, for an early start to spring break. Fueled by the guilt of getting her friends in trouble, she resolves to try out a newer, “nicer” version of herself in a place where no one knows her. Then her path crosses with Adam’s. Since he got diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in November, Adam’s stopped going to classes, intent, instead, on perfecting the making of things. Intent on keeping the memory of his mom alive for his little sister. Adam’s also intent on keeping his diagnosis a secret from his grieving father. Alone, Adam and Zayneb are playing roles for others, keeping their real thoughts locked away in their journals. Until a marvel and an oddity occurs… Marvel: Adam and Zayneb meeting. Oddity: Adam and Zayneb meeting.
Publisher: Salaam Reads / Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1534442723
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
A Today Show Read with Jenna Book Club Pick “The bighearted, wildly charming, painfully real love story I’ve been waiting for.” —Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda From William C. Morris Award Finalist S.K. Ali comes a “heartfelt and powerful” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) romance that’s The Sun Is Also a Star meets Anna and the French Kiss, following two Muslim teens who meet during a spring break trip. A marvel: something you find amazing. Even ordinary-amazing. Like potatoes—because they make French fries happen. Like the perfect fries Adam and his mom used to make together. An oddity: whatever gives you pause. Like the fact that there are hateful people in the world. Like Zayneb’s teacher, who won’t stop reminding the class how “bad” Muslims are. But Zayneb, the only Muslim in class, isn’t bad. She’s angry. When she gets suspended for confronting her teacher, and he begins investigating her activist friends, Zayneb heads to her aunt’s house in Doha, Qatar, for an early start to spring break. Fueled by the guilt of getting her friends in trouble, she resolves to try out a newer, “nicer” version of herself in a place where no one knows her. Then her path crosses with Adam’s. Since he got diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in November, Adam’s stopped going to classes, intent, instead, on perfecting the making of things. Intent on keeping the memory of his mom alive for his little sister. Adam’s also intent on keeping his diagnosis a secret from his grieving father. Alone, Adam and Zayneb are playing roles for others, keeping their real thoughts locked away in their journals. Until a marvel and an oddity occurs… Marvel: Adam and Zayneb meeting. Oddity: Adam and Zayneb meeting.
Savage Love from A to Z
Author: Dan Savage
Publisher: Sasquatch Books
ISBN: 1632173832
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
America's premier sex advice columnist takes on edgier-than-ever sex-positive topics with his signature candor in his first illustrated collection of adults-only essays, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the Savage Love column. Dan Savage has been talking frankly about sex and relationships for 30 years, and has built an international following thanks to his sex-positive Savage Love column and podcast. To celebrate this milestone comes Savage Love from A to Z, an illustrated collection of 26 never-before-published essays that provides a thoughtful, frank dive into Savage's trademark phrases and philosophies. This hardcover book is for anyone who's had sex, is currently having sex, or hopes to have sex! Essays cover a variety of topics: B Is for Boredom F Is for Fuck First G Is for GGG (Good Giving Game) M Is for Monogamish Whether he's talking about issues like compatibility or specific sex acts, you can be sure he's giving it to you straight. Short excerpts from his classic columns kick off each essay and cheeky illustrations by his longtime collaborator Joe Newton complement the topic at hand. Savage has moved the needle toward a more open discourse around sex, relationships, and intimacy, and this book will both inspire and inform his legions of fans. An ideal stocking stuffer!
Publisher: Sasquatch Books
ISBN: 1632173832
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
America's premier sex advice columnist takes on edgier-than-ever sex-positive topics with his signature candor in his first illustrated collection of adults-only essays, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the Savage Love column. Dan Savage has been talking frankly about sex and relationships for 30 years, and has built an international following thanks to his sex-positive Savage Love column and podcast. To celebrate this milestone comes Savage Love from A to Z, an illustrated collection of 26 never-before-published essays that provides a thoughtful, frank dive into Savage's trademark phrases and philosophies. This hardcover book is for anyone who's had sex, is currently having sex, or hopes to have sex! Essays cover a variety of topics: B Is for Boredom F Is for Fuck First G Is for GGG (Good Giving Game) M Is for Monogamish Whether he's talking about issues like compatibility or specific sex acts, you can be sure he's giving it to you straight. Short excerpts from his classic columns kick off each essay and cheeky illustrations by his longtime collaborator Joe Newton complement the topic at hand. Savage has moved the needle toward a more open discourse around sex, relationships, and intimacy, and this book will both inspire and inform his legions of fans. An ideal stocking stuffer!
Hot Dog Girl
Author: Jennifer Dugan
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525516271
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
A fresh and funny contemporary YA rom-com about teens working as costumed characters in a local amusement park. Elouise (Lou) Parker is determined to have the absolute best, most impossibly epic summer of her life. There are just a few things standing in her way: She's landed a job at Magic Castle Playland . . . as a giant dancing hot dog. Her crush, the dreamy diving pirate Nick, already has a girlfriend, who is literally the princess of the park. But Lou's never liked anyone, guy or otherwise, this much before, and now she wants a chance at her own happily ever after. Her best friend, Seeley, the carousel operator, has always been up for anything, but she's decidedly not on board when it comes to Lou's quest to set her up with the perfect girl or Lou's scheme to get close to Nick. And it turns out that this will be their last summer at Magic Castle Playland—ever—unless she can find a way to stop it from closing. Jennifer Dugan's sparkling debut coming-of-age queer romance stars a princess, a pirate, a hot dog, and a carousel operator who find love—and themselves—in unexpected people and unforgettable places.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525516271
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
A fresh and funny contemporary YA rom-com about teens working as costumed characters in a local amusement park. Elouise (Lou) Parker is determined to have the absolute best, most impossibly epic summer of her life. There are just a few things standing in her way: She's landed a job at Magic Castle Playland . . . as a giant dancing hot dog. Her crush, the dreamy diving pirate Nick, already has a girlfriend, who is literally the princess of the park. But Lou's never liked anyone, guy or otherwise, this much before, and now she wants a chance at her own happily ever after. Her best friend, Seeley, the carousel operator, has always been up for anything, but she's decidedly not on board when it comes to Lou's quest to set her up with the perfect girl or Lou's scheme to get close to Nick. And it turns out that this will be their last summer at Magic Castle Playland—ever—unless she can find a way to stop it from closing. Jennifer Dugan's sparkling debut coming-of-age queer romance stars a princess, a pirate, a hot dog, and a carousel operator who find love—and themselves—in unexpected people and unforgettable places.
A to Z of Start up
Author: Mihir Prajapati
Publisher: Mihir Prajapati
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
24 Steps of the eBook 1.Market segmentation 2.Beachhead market 3.End-user profile 4.Beachhead total addressable market (TAM) 5.Persona 6.Life cycle use case 7.High-level product specifications 8.Quality value proposition 9.Next 10 customers 10.Define your core 11.Chart competitive position 12.Determine the decision-making unit 13.Map customer acquisition process 14.Follow on TAM 15.Design business model 16.Pricing framework 17.Lifetime value (LTV) 18.Map sales process 19.Cost of customer acquisition(coca) 20.Identify key assumptions 21.Test key assumptions 22.Define Minimum viable business product (MVBP) 23.Show “the dog will eat their own dog food” 24.Develop a product plan Classification of these 24 steps These 24 steps are classified into 3 different parts: 1.Customer understanding: the first few chapters of this eBook revolve around customer understanding. 2.Product/solution/service: Once you understand the customer, you will be able to figure out if your product, solution or service is able to solve the burning problem of the customer. 3.Strategy: When you have understood your customer and have launched the product, it is the time for strategy. You make some assumptions, business plan, and calculate the cost of business acquisition. Remember, customer, are given a lot of focus because entrepreneurs get too passionate and assume that whatever they are doing is right. So, they have so much assumptions and hunch, which is a strong internal voice that says whatever you are doing is right. And suddenly, when they go to the market, they fail because they are not prepared as they don’t understand the competition and market dynamics. Later you spend a lot of money and face many failures. You get successful after all this. But you need to take care that you should watch these 24 chapter around these 3 sections. Ways to do a startup 1.Passion: Some people are passionate and they believe that they can build a company of Rs 500 crore. 2.Technology: Some people can make a technology that becomes intellectual property. They also believe that even if they are unable to form a big organization, they can sell the technology to someone. 3.Idea: Some people have a very strong idea and they can create a big company by hiring the people of technology and marketing. You should start a startup when your idea and strategy is strong and you also have the knowledge of technology. Steps to move from passion to idea and technology 1.Knowledge: Deep knowledge of a subject 2.Capability 3.Network: the people you know and are going to support you when you start a startup. 4.Financial assets: As it is said that 95% of the startups fail in the 3 years of execution, it happens because of the lack of finances. 5.Established brand: You need to check whether you already have an established brand or you have something on which you can build something. The brand can also be of your co-founder or you can partner with someone who has a big-brand. In such a case, you have an added advantage. 6.Past work experience 7.Commitment: you need to check how much you are committed towards your idea or technology. 8.Find a founding team: Startup is not a lonely journey and therefore, you will have to find a founding team. There are many individuals who are founders on their own but they set-up a very strong management team. The future of India is in your hands so create it as this is your moment.
Publisher: Mihir Prajapati
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
24 Steps of the eBook 1.Market segmentation 2.Beachhead market 3.End-user profile 4.Beachhead total addressable market (TAM) 5.Persona 6.Life cycle use case 7.High-level product specifications 8.Quality value proposition 9.Next 10 customers 10.Define your core 11.Chart competitive position 12.Determine the decision-making unit 13.Map customer acquisition process 14.Follow on TAM 15.Design business model 16.Pricing framework 17.Lifetime value (LTV) 18.Map sales process 19.Cost of customer acquisition(coca) 20.Identify key assumptions 21.Test key assumptions 22.Define Minimum viable business product (MVBP) 23.Show “the dog will eat their own dog food” 24.Develop a product plan Classification of these 24 steps These 24 steps are classified into 3 different parts: 1.Customer understanding: the first few chapters of this eBook revolve around customer understanding. 2.Product/solution/service: Once you understand the customer, you will be able to figure out if your product, solution or service is able to solve the burning problem of the customer. 3.Strategy: When you have understood your customer and have launched the product, it is the time for strategy. You make some assumptions, business plan, and calculate the cost of business acquisition. Remember, customer, are given a lot of focus because entrepreneurs get too passionate and assume that whatever they are doing is right. So, they have so much assumptions and hunch, which is a strong internal voice that says whatever you are doing is right. And suddenly, when they go to the market, they fail because they are not prepared as they don’t understand the competition and market dynamics. Later you spend a lot of money and face many failures. You get successful after all this. But you need to take care that you should watch these 24 chapter around these 3 sections. Ways to do a startup 1.Passion: Some people are passionate and they believe that they can build a company of Rs 500 crore. 2.Technology: Some people can make a technology that becomes intellectual property. They also believe that even if they are unable to form a big organization, they can sell the technology to someone. 3.Idea: Some people have a very strong idea and they can create a big company by hiring the people of technology and marketing. You should start a startup when your idea and strategy is strong and you also have the knowledge of technology. Steps to move from passion to idea and technology 1.Knowledge: Deep knowledge of a subject 2.Capability 3.Network: the people you know and are going to support you when you start a startup. 4.Financial assets: As it is said that 95% of the startups fail in the 3 years of execution, it happens because of the lack of finances. 5.Established brand: You need to check whether you already have an established brand or you have something on which you can build something. The brand can also be of your co-founder or you can partner with someone who has a big-brand. In such a case, you have an added advantage. 6.Past work experience 7.Commitment: you need to check how much you are committed towards your idea or technology. 8.Find a founding team: Startup is not a lonely journey and therefore, you will have to find a founding team. There are many individuals who are founders on their own but they set-up a very strong management team. The future of India is in your hands so create it as this is your moment.
A to Z of Scale Your Start up
Author: Mihir Prajapati
Publisher: Mihir Prajapati
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
If you have a large vision for your start-up, this eBook will provide you the right direction. Today, entrepreneurs and solopreneurs are running without any direction due to which businesses die even before they are started. About 95% of the start-ups fail in India within the first year of operations. 1.How to generate cash flow? •This eBook will help you in generating cash flow for your business. •You receive the advance customer payment and you scale your business out of this cash. 2.How to scale up your start-up? 3.How to bring Innovation in the business model? 4.How to bring innovation in strategy? 5.How to bring innovation in management? •How to create a J curve by innovation in business management? 6.Project management skills •How to develop project management skills? •How to handle special projects? 7.Network effects growth 8.High gross margins growth 9.Distribution growth 10.Market size growth 11.14 Channels to acquire new customers 12.Tools and technology 13.Mergers & acquisitions •Why did Walmart acquire Flipkart? •Why did Facebook acquire WhatsApp? •How can you scale your business through mergers & acquisitions? 14.Numbers & metrics Anything that cannot be measured in numbers cannot benefit because you will not know how to control things. 15.Create a monopoly •How to create a monopoly like Reliance Jio? •When Reliance Jio entered the market, Airtel, Vodafone, and Idea all faced a huge problem. •Even Aircel was shutdown. •You can create a monopoly for your small shop in your area. You will find your answers along with various business models: •If you run a utensils shop or a cloth shop, beauty salon •If you are a solopreneur who wants to scale a consulting business •If you want to teach lakhs of students When you have the strength to do something big, why to satisfy with small work? You should see all the chapter because every second of yours is precious. Generation of cash flow for your business involves receiving the advance customer payment that will help in scaling your business out of this cash. You should bring innovation in various areas such as business model, strategy, and management. Developing the project management skills helps in handling the special projects efficiently. You should ensure your business growth in network, high gross margins, distribution growth, and market size growth. Bring innovation in your business model Develop your project management skills Generate cash flow for your business Work on numbers & metrics for controlling things.
Publisher: Mihir Prajapati
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
If you have a large vision for your start-up, this eBook will provide you the right direction. Today, entrepreneurs and solopreneurs are running without any direction due to which businesses die even before they are started. About 95% of the start-ups fail in India within the first year of operations. 1.How to generate cash flow? •This eBook will help you in generating cash flow for your business. •You receive the advance customer payment and you scale your business out of this cash. 2.How to scale up your start-up? 3.How to bring Innovation in the business model? 4.How to bring innovation in strategy? 5.How to bring innovation in management? •How to create a J curve by innovation in business management? 6.Project management skills •How to develop project management skills? •How to handle special projects? 7.Network effects growth 8.High gross margins growth 9.Distribution growth 10.Market size growth 11.14 Channels to acquire new customers 12.Tools and technology 13.Mergers & acquisitions •Why did Walmart acquire Flipkart? •Why did Facebook acquire WhatsApp? •How can you scale your business through mergers & acquisitions? 14.Numbers & metrics Anything that cannot be measured in numbers cannot benefit because you will not know how to control things. 15.Create a monopoly •How to create a monopoly like Reliance Jio? •When Reliance Jio entered the market, Airtel, Vodafone, and Idea all faced a huge problem. •Even Aircel was shutdown. •You can create a monopoly for your small shop in your area. You will find your answers along with various business models: •If you run a utensils shop or a cloth shop, beauty salon •If you are a solopreneur who wants to scale a consulting business •If you want to teach lakhs of students When you have the strength to do something big, why to satisfy with small work? You should see all the chapter because every second of yours is precious. Generation of cash flow for your business involves receiving the advance customer payment that will help in scaling your business out of this cash. You should bring innovation in various areas such as business model, strategy, and management. Developing the project management skills helps in handling the special projects efficiently. You should ensure your business growth in network, high gross margins, distribution growth, and market size growth. Bring innovation in your business model Develop your project management skills Generate cash flow for your business Work on numbers & metrics for controlling things.
Hollywood Winners & Losers A to Z
Author: Mark Thise
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 9780879103514
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
The ultimate film reference (and trivia) book, Hollywood Winners and Losers features almost 900 separate entries for every actor and actress ever to be nominated for an Academy Award. From icons to would-be superstars and the forgotten faces that had only a moment in the sun, every personality is listed here along with their best-known films, real names, bios, and little-known facts. More than just a reference guide or "bet-settler," this is a perennial coffee-table read, perfect for film fans of all ages. It simply cannot be beat.
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 9780879103514
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
The ultimate film reference (and trivia) book, Hollywood Winners and Losers features almost 900 separate entries for every actor and actress ever to be nominated for an Academy Award. From icons to would-be superstars and the forgotten faces that had only a moment in the sun, every personality is listed here along with their best-known films, real names, bios, and little-known facts. More than just a reference guide or "bet-settler," this is a perennial coffee-table read, perfect for film fans of all ages. It simply cannot be beat.
Mysticism from A to Z. A clear introduction to the deepest and most complex spiritual issues
Author: NGO-MA
Publisher: Litres
ISBN: 5045524364
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
The book you are holding in your hands is based on the video cycle made by Ngo-Ma (Dragon), a Master of nonduality.We consider it a jewel, a true gem, a unique opportunity to bring clarity to the concept of mysticism.The book is written in such a way that by simply following the directions in the text you can have a profound spiritual experience and avoid typical mistakes.Welcome to the world of Mysticism, welcome to the Free Away teachings, good luck on your journey to nonduality!
Publisher: Litres
ISBN: 5045524364
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
The book you are holding in your hands is based on the video cycle made by Ngo-Ma (Dragon), a Master of nonduality.We consider it a jewel, a true gem, a unique opportunity to bring clarity to the concept of mysticism.The book is written in such a way that by simply following the directions in the text you can have a profound spiritual experience and avoid typical mistakes.Welcome to the world of Mysticism, welcome to the Free Away teachings, good luck on your journey to nonduality!
Philosophy of Love, Sex, and Marriage
Author: Raja Halwani
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 113514964X
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 345
Book Description
How is love different from lust or infatuation? Do love and marriage really go together “like a horse and carriage”? Does sex have any necessary connection to either? And how important are love, sex, and marriage to a well-lived life? In this lively, lucid, and comprehensive textbook, Raja Halwani pursues the philosophical questions inherent in these three important aspects of human relationships, exploring the nature, uses, and ethics of romantic love, sexuality, and marriage. The book is structured in three parts: Love begins by examining how romantic love differs from other types of love, such as friendship and parental love. It asks which properties of love are essential, whether people have a choice in whom they love, and whether lovers have moral obligations to one another that differ from those they owe to others Sex demonstrates the difficulty in defining sex and the sexual, and examines what constitutes good and bad sex in terms of pleasure, 'naturalness', and moral permissibility. It offers theoretical and applied ethical approaches to a wide range of sexual phenomena Marriage traces the history of the institution, and describes the various forms in which marriage exists and the reasons why people marry. It also surveys accounts of why people should or should not marry, and introduces the main arguments for and against gay marriage. Features include: suggestions for further reading online eResource site with dowloadable discussion questions a clear, jargon-free writing style.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 113514964X
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 345
Book Description
How is love different from lust or infatuation? Do love and marriage really go together “like a horse and carriage”? Does sex have any necessary connection to either? And how important are love, sex, and marriage to a well-lived life? In this lively, lucid, and comprehensive textbook, Raja Halwani pursues the philosophical questions inherent in these three important aspects of human relationships, exploring the nature, uses, and ethics of romantic love, sexuality, and marriage. The book is structured in three parts: Love begins by examining how romantic love differs from other types of love, such as friendship and parental love. It asks which properties of love are essential, whether people have a choice in whom they love, and whether lovers have moral obligations to one another that differ from those they owe to others Sex demonstrates the difficulty in defining sex and the sexual, and examines what constitutes good and bad sex in terms of pleasure, 'naturalness', and moral permissibility. It offers theoretical and applied ethical approaches to a wide range of sexual phenomena Marriage traces the history of the institution, and describes the various forms in which marriage exists and the reasons why people marry. It also surveys accounts of why people should or should not marry, and introduces the main arguments for and against gay marriage. Features include: suggestions for further reading online eResource site with dowloadable discussion questions a clear, jargon-free writing style.