Author: Peter F. Murphy
Publisher: Univ of Wisconsin Press
ISBN: 0299171337
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Peter F. Murphy's purpose in this book is not to shock but rather to educate, provoke discussion, and engender change. Looking at the sexual metaphors that are so pervasive in American culture—jock, tool, shooting blanks, gang bang, and others even more explicit—he argues that men are trapped and damaged by language that constantly intertwines sexuality and friendship with images of war, machinery, sports, and work. These metaphors men live by, Murphy contends, reinforce the view that relationships are tactical encounters that must be won, because the alternative is the loss of manhood. The macho language with which men cover their fear of weakness is a way of bonding with other men. The implicit or explicit attacks on women and gay men that underlie this language translate, in their most extreme forms, into actual violence. Murphy also believes, however, that awareness of these metaphorical power plays is the basis for behavioral change: "How we talk about ourselves as men can alter the way we live as men."
Studs, Tools, and the Family Jewels
Author: Peter F. Murphy
Publisher: Univ of Wisconsin Press
ISBN: 0299171337
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Peter F. Murphy's purpose in this book is not to shock but rather to educate, provoke discussion, and engender change. Looking at the sexual metaphors that are so pervasive in American culture—jock, tool, shooting blanks, gang bang, and others even more explicit—he argues that men are trapped and damaged by language that constantly intertwines sexuality and friendship with images of war, machinery, sports, and work. These metaphors men live by, Murphy contends, reinforce the view that relationships are tactical encounters that must be won, because the alternative is the loss of manhood. The macho language with which men cover their fear of weakness is a way of bonding with other men. The implicit or explicit attacks on women and gay men that underlie this language translate, in their most extreme forms, into actual violence. Murphy also believes, however, that awareness of these metaphorical power plays is the basis for behavioral change: "How we talk about ourselves as men can alter the way we live as men."
Publisher: Univ of Wisconsin Press
ISBN: 0299171337
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Peter F. Murphy's purpose in this book is not to shock but rather to educate, provoke discussion, and engender change. Looking at the sexual metaphors that are so pervasive in American culture—jock, tool, shooting blanks, gang bang, and others even more explicit—he argues that men are trapped and damaged by language that constantly intertwines sexuality and friendship with images of war, machinery, sports, and work. These metaphors men live by, Murphy contends, reinforce the view that relationships are tactical encounters that must be won, because the alternative is the loss of manhood. The macho language with which men cover their fear of weakness is a way of bonding with other men. The implicit or explicit attacks on women and gay men that underlie this language translate, in their most extreme forms, into actual violence. Murphy also believes, however, that awareness of these metaphorical power plays is the basis for behavioral change: "How we talk about ourselves as men can alter the way we live as men."
Sassy Omega Jock's Secret Baby
Author: Dex Bass
Publisher: Dex Bass
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Norm can keep a secret... Until there's a baby on the way. Norm is starting a new life at college. He won't tell anybody that he's an omega. He's just happy to get away from bullying. Love can wait. Norm's bro-alpha roommate Aston is sizzling hot. And he's up for some dorm room fun. Norm isn't an omega anyway. There won't be any consequences. Norm suffers from morning sickness and swollen feet, but he knows Aston wouldn't want to be a father. Meanwhile, Aston is moping because he knows he needs to find an omega mate, but he only loves Norm. If Aston and Norm can be true to themselves, love and fatherhood will be their reward. Sassy Omega Jock's Secret Baby is a non-shifter mpreg romance with two hunky fresh-faced college guys, dorm room gymnastics, a young omega's exhausting pregnancy, a reenactment of the Top Gun volleyball scene, an adorable baby girl, and a feel-good HEA.
Publisher: Dex Bass
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Norm can keep a secret... Until there's a baby on the way. Norm is starting a new life at college. He won't tell anybody that he's an omega. He's just happy to get away from bullying. Love can wait. Norm's bro-alpha roommate Aston is sizzling hot. And he's up for some dorm room fun. Norm isn't an omega anyway. There won't be any consequences. Norm suffers from morning sickness and swollen feet, but he knows Aston wouldn't want to be a father. Meanwhile, Aston is moping because he knows he needs to find an omega mate, but he only loves Norm. If Aston and Norm can be true to themselves, love and fatherhood will be their reward. Sassy Omega Jock's Secret Baby is a non-shifter mpreg romance with two hunky fresh-faced college guys, dorm room gymnastics, a young omega's exhausting pregnancy, a reenactment of the Top Gun volleyball scene, an adorable baby girl, and a feel-good HEA.
M4M
Author: Jack Mauro
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416936130
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
M4M is a one-stop resource for the millions of gay men seeking love online—it will make the difference between sitting online and actually finding what you're there for! Millions of gay men are searching for love—and the vast majority of them are now searching online. But while the internet helps bring people together, its anonymity, lack of rules, and easy stage for false advertising often result in disappointing matches. But the right guy is out there. Chances are good that every gay man could find exactly what he's looking for online—if he only knew where and how to look. In M4M, Jack Mauro offers candid, witty advice on every aspect of the gay online-dating arena—how to (and how not to) compose a successful profile, what kind of photo to use ("normal," naked, and everything in between), the art of direct messaging (from the basics to advanced seduction), "straight" men in gay chats, navigating the usual suspects found in seemingly every chat room, taking it offline, and much, much more. Whether the goal is a quick fling or a lifelong partnership, M4M gives both the frustrated online veteran and the curious newbie everything they need to know to get them away from the keyboard and into a satisfying real-life connection.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416936130
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
M4M is a one-stop resource for the millions of gay men seeking love online—it will make the difference between sitting online and actually finding what you're there for! Millions of gay men are searching for love—and the vast majority of them are now searching online. But while the internet helps bring people together, its anonymity, lack of rules, and easy stage for false advertising often result in disappointing matches. But the right guy is out there. Chances are good that every gay man could find exactly what he's looking for online—if he only knew where and how to look. In M4M, Jack Mauro offers candid, witty advice on every aspect of the gay online-dating arena—how to (and how not to) compose a successful profile, what kind of photo to use ("normal," naked, and everything in between), the art of direct messaging (from the basics to advanced seduction), "straight" men in gay chats, navigating the usual suspects found in seemingly every chat room, taking it offline, and much, much more. Whether the goal is a quick fling or a lifelong partnership, M4M gives both the frustrated online veteran and the curious newbie everything they need to know to get them away from the keyboard and into a satisfying real-life connection.
The Dog Fancier
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dogs
Languages : en
Pages : 982
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dogs
Languages : en
Pages : 982
Book Description
My Favorite Witch
Author: Annette Blair
Publisher: Starlighter Publishiing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 327
Book Description
He swore off women, she swore off men… Jason Pickering Goddard’s career as a playboy hockey star comes to a dramatic halt when he tragically damages his legs in a car accident. Swearing off women, he decides to stand in as Director of Special Events at the Pickering Foundation in the interim—knowing his celebrity status will greatly help the foundation’s foster home for boys. While neither expected this kind of magic. A sexy witch cursed by a cheating ex-fiancé, Kira Fitzgerald has closed the book on men. However, a new Chapter in her life opens when she becomes Jason’s coordinator. The clash of their strong personalities ignites Jason’s competitive streak and sparks an inner fire that threatens to melt the ice around his heart—a slow warm-up that weakens Kira’s own defenses, without a spell strong enough to save her...
Publisher: Starlighter Publishiing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 327
Book Description
He swore off women, she swore off men… Jason Pickering Goddard’s career as a playboy hockey star comes to a dramatic halt when he tragically damages his legs in a car accident. Swearing off women, he decides to stand in as Director of Special Events at the Pickering Foundation in the interim—knowing his celebrity status will greatly help the foundation’s foster home for boys. While neither expected this kind of magic. A sexy witch cursed by a cheating ex-fiancé, Kira Fitzgerald has closed the book on men. However, a new Chapter in her life opens when she becomes Jason’s coordinator. The clash of their strong personalities ignites Jason’s competitive streak and sparks an inner fire that threatens to melt the ice around his heart—a slow warm-up that weakens Kira’s own defenses, without a spell strong enough to save her...
Dogdom
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dogs
Languages : en
Pages : 752
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dogs
Languages : en
Pages : 752
Book Description
Draqualian Silk
Author: William Maltese
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 1434411729
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Since 1969, William Maltese has penned more than 180 books under 36 pseudonyms. His early novels are regarded as classics of gay literature, selling on the collectors' market for up to $1000 each. But his fiction has continued to develop, and now has the sheen and polish of the "Draqualian Silk" that he invented for his Stud Draqual mystery series. This volume provides a complete list of the author's books, and includes bibliographical data, excerpts from the first 3 paragraphs of each monograph, and 3 indexes. Here's a book for anyone interested in the history of vintage paperbacks, gay literature, and popular culture.
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 1434411729
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Since 1969, William Maltese has penned more than 180 books under 36 pseudonyms. His early novels are regarded as classics of gay literature, selling on the collectors' market for up to $1000 each. But his fiction has continued to develop, and now has the sheen and polish of the "Draqualian Silk" that he invented for his Stud Draqual mystery series. This volume provides a complete list of the author's books, and includes bibliographical data, excerpts from the first 3 paragraphs of each monograph, and 3 indexes. Here's a book for anyone interested in the history of vintage paperbacks, gay literature, and popular culture.
Such a Pretty Girl
Author: Laura Wiess
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1847396054
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
Meredith was promised nine years of safety, but they only gave her three. Her father, who was sent to prison for sexually abusing Meredith and other children in the small town, has been released early on good behaviour. He was supposed to be locked up until Meredith's eighteenth birthday, when she would be free of her abusive father and her delusional mother, who dwells on a fantasy that the three of them will be a happy family once more. But Meredith is only fifteen, and her father is out of prison…and her mother is bringing him home. And Meredith won't let him hurt her, or anyone else, ever again. No matter what the cost. Lyrical, suspenseful, and emotionally shattering, SUCH A PRETTY GIRL is the compelling story of one young woman's painful fight for survival - and her journey back to herself.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1847396054
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
Meredith was promised nine years of safety, but they only gave her three. Her father, who was sent to prison for sexually abusing Meredith and other children in the small town, has been released early on good behaviour. He was supposed to be locked up until Meredith's eighteenth birthday, when she would be free of her abusive father and her delusional mother, who dwells on a fantasy that the three of them will be a happy family once more. But Meredith is only fifteen, and her father is out of prison…and her mother is bringing him home. And Meredith won't let him hurt her, or anyone else, ever again. No matter what the cost. Lyrical, suspenseful, and emotionally shattering, SUCH A PRETTY GIRL is the compelling story of one young woman's painful fight for survival - and her journey back to herself.
The Dell Crossword Dictionary
Author: Wayne Robert Williams
Publisher: Delta
ISBN: 0385315155
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
No longer a test of classical knowledge, the modern crossword is a challenging labyrinth of clever clues, timely puns, and computer-age acronyms that baffle even puzzle afficionados. Completely revised and expanded, The Dell Crossword Dictionary ends the search for precisely the right word by providing a ready reference as up-to-date as this morning's puzzle. Including a thoroughly cross-referenced "Word Finder," the most extensive "Name-Finder" in any dictionary, and countless special trivia sections, this comprehensive, easy to use reference tools is a must-have for any puzzle fan.
Publisher: Delta
ISBN: 0385315155
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
No longer a test of classical knowledge, the modern crossword is a challenging labyrinth of clever clues, timely puns, and computer-age acronyms that baffle even puzzle afficionados. Completely revised and expanded, The Dell Crossword Dictionary ends the search for precisely the right word by providing a ready reference as up-to-date as this morning's puzzle. Including a thoroughly cross-referenced "Word Finder," the most extensive "Name-Finder" in any dictionary, and countless special trivia sections, this comprehensive, easy to use reference tools is a must-have for any puzzle fan.
Crybaby Falls
Author: Paula Graves
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1460340981
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
The past haunts two determined people looking for answers in Paula Graves's next installment of The Gates. For twenty years, Cain Dennison has been haunted by the death of a young, pregnant girl found murdered at Crybaby Falls. Determined to finally discover the truth and lay the past to rest, Cain quickly discovers he's not the only one looking for answers. Crossing paths with Sara Lindsey at the very spot that has caused so much pain, Cain is stunned to discover an instant and dangerous attraction flaring between them. Their shared goal of finding answers only fuels their passion—and enrages a killer. Before long, they stumble across information that could affect everyone in this small Tennessee town…and bring the real culprit right to their doorstep.
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1460340981
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
The past haunts two determined people looking for answers in Paula Graves's next installment of The Gates. For twenty years, Cain Dennison has been haunted by the death of a young, pregnant girl found murdered at Crybaby Falls. Determined to finally discover the truth and lay the past to rest, Cain quickly discovers he's not the only one looking for answers. Crossing paths with Sara Lindsey at the very spot that has caused so much pain, Cain is stunned to discover an instant and dangerous attraction flaring between them. Their shared goal of finding answers only fuels their passion—and enrages a killer. Before long, they stumble across information that could affect everyone in this small Tennessee town…and bring the real culprit right to their doorstep.