The iPINIONS Journal

Author: Anthony Livingston Hall
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1532046421
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 587

Book Description
ANTHONY L. HALL takes aim at the global events of 2017 with a unique and refreshing perspective. Some of the topics in this volume include: President Trump telling pathological lies “He’s continually challenging us to believe the lie we hear instead of the truth we see.” Instagram mainstreaming strippergrams “Instagram has normalized twits sharing, for all the world to see, not just their family albums but intimate pictures that should be for a lover’s eyes only. It is little more than a platform for hard-core narcissists and soft-porn exhibitionists to show off.” President Putin waiting in vain for payoff from hacking US election “America’s ingenious system of checks and balances has so circumscribed Trump’s Putinesque impulses that all Putin has to show for his hacking is Russia suffering even worse economic sanctions and irreparable reputational damage.” White supremacists rampaging in Charlottesville over Confederate statue “I can think of 99 things that bother me about racism in America today, but a Confederate statue ain’t one.” Justin Gatlin spoiling Usain Bolt’s swan song in 100m “The look of anguish on Bolt’s face—when it struck him that he was going to lose—rivals that look in ‘The Scream,’ Edvard Munch’s most famous painting. #Priceless!” Fox News reckoning with scourge of sexual harassment “Fox News markets itself as a Christian sanctuary in a wasteland of moral degeneracy. But these scandals expose it as just a proverbial Peyton Place.” Athletes and CEOs snubbing Trump “He is so unpopular that being invited to this White House is tantamount to being invited to a garden party by that proverbial skunk.”

Careful What U Wish for

Author: Neera Gupta,
Publisher: Sristhi Publishers & Distributors
ISBN: 9380349254
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 153

Book Description
Neera Gupta grew up in Abu Dhabi U.A.E. she completed her Bachelor’s degree in Dental Surgery from India and then moved to Sydney. Whilst living in Sydney she gave up dentistry and made her entry into the corporate world. Alongside she acquired MBA from MGSM, a leading management school in Australia. Neera’s passion for writing has also seen her winning awards in school competitions. At the aga of 10, she even published three volumes of a children’s magazine called ‘Fun Times’ which she had the opportunity to present to then President of India, Late R.Venkataraman. Neera currently resides in Singapore where she’s working on her second book, ‘To Extract or Not To Extract’ Which is about her life in dental school. She has travelled to and lived in many countries. In her free time she enjoys painting, drumming, modeling, dancing and partying with her friends.

South Africa after Apartheid

Author:
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004326731
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 283

Book Description
As South Africa has entered the third decade after the end of apartheid, this book aims at taking stock of the post-apartheid dynamics in the, so far, often less-comprehensively analysed, but crucial fields of APRM-relevant politics, social development, land and regional relations. In the first part of the book an analysis of some structuring domestic features of post-apartheid South Africa is provided, with a focus on political processes and debates around gender, HIV/AIDS and religion. The second part of the volume focuses on the land question and part three is looking at South Africa’s role in the Southern African region. Contributors are: Nancy Andrew, Nicholas Dietrich, Ulf Engel, Harvey M. Feinberg, Anna-Maria Gentili, Preben Kaarsholm, Mandisa Mbali, David Moore, Arrigo Pallotti, Roberta Pellizzoli, Chris Saunders, Timothy Scarnecchia, Cherryl Walker, Lorenzo Zambernardi, and Mario Zamponi.

It's A Fabulous Morning! My Interviews With Fascinating People in the LGBTQ World

Author: Pearse Murray
Publisher: Bonham & Co. Inc.
ISBN: 0993960065
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 262

Book Description
PEARSE MURRAY, host of a weekly interview show on Toronto’s Proud FM radio station for the past twelve years, presents fascinating interviews with individuals from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Two Spirt and Ally (LGBTQ) community.Icons such as Lily Tomlin, Chaz Bono, Melissa Etheridge, Mark Tewksbury, John Cameron Mitchell, Kathleen Wynne, Wanda Sykes, Tony Kushner, David Hockney, Edmund White and more provide their personal stories of the community and their lives within it.Compelling insight into events of the community, such as Toronto’s Bath House Raids, is also provided. It’s A Fabulous Morning! melds personal stories with social history. As part of Mark S. Bonham’s QueerBio.com biographical project, it is a source of inspiration, motivation, and education for all generations of LGBTQ individuals and the wider community.

Becoming Mrs Kumar

Author: Heather Saville Gupta
Publisher: Random House India
ISBN: 8184004125
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 260

Book Description
Julia Robinson’s bored. Her job at a top London ad agency is starting to feel a bit same-ish, her London rent is killing her and she’s been rained on one time too many to find the British weather amusing any longer. More importantly, everyone but her seems to be paired off in cosy twosomes.Julia wants to shake things up—and to the horror of friends and family jumps at the chance of a new job in Mumbai. Armed with nothing but a travel guide, fondness for curry and a vague awareness of Bollywood, she finds herself bang in the centre of one of the most chaotic, energetic cities in the world. But will she be able to navigate the potholes in the street, the glitzy nightlife of exclusive clubs and expensive cocktails, and the customs and traditions of a whole new world to find her way to Mr Right?

Slices Of Life

Author: Richa Gupta
Publisher: Blue Rose Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 248

Book Description
'Slices of Life' is a collection of short stories or vignettes that provide an immersive and entertaining experience of diverse scenarios of life in motion. They are slivers of existence with the ingredients of plot and characters, sprinkled with human emotion, pervaded by the aroma of human dilemmas and served in the platter of lucid language. Sometimes searing with agony and often pervaded with beauty and yearning in the midst of travails in a contemporary or futuristic reality, they explore relationships and the human struggle to find meaning amidst chaos. They describe the consequences of our choices and characters who are at the threshold of a discovery or have reached the zenith of tolerance. The universal themes and enduring images of commonplace individuals in the swirl of life are embedded in a mixed bag of genres ranging from bathos and futuristic Sci-Fi to grim Realistic fiction and a suspenseful Whodunit.

The Must List

Author: The Editors of Entertainment Weekly
Publisher: Liberty Street
ISBN: 1618933159
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 530

Book Description
Get ready to obsess over the last twenty-five years of pop culture hits, misses, and cult classics. THE MUST LIST is an elegantly packaged, gift-worthy compilation of 100 illustrated top 25 lists celebrating the best in TV, movies, books, and music from the editors of Entertainment Weekly. Beginning with an introduction highlighting the "25 Things We've Forgotten About 1990", this full-color, deep-dive into the past twenty-five years of obsessive pop-culture coverage features the magazine's incisive criticism, trademark humor, and 2,500 amazing moments. Featured topics include: Greatest Villains, One-Hit Wonders, Best Superheroes, Mobsters, Zombies, Dystopias, Shocking Snubs, Unsexiest Sexy Moments, British Imports, Memorable Deaths, Late Night Comedy Wars, and many more binge-worthy lists.

Domestic Violence Law in India

Author: Shalu Nigam
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000408094
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 231

Book Description
This book examines the prevailing legal discourse surrounding domestic violence law in India. It investigates the myths, patriarchal stereotypes, and misconceptions that undermine the process of justice and dilute legal provisions to the detriment of survivors. The volume: Develops arguments based on legal case studies and draws extensively on knowledge from various fields of study, as well as the experience of women survivors. Examines fallacies within the legal framework through a study of strategic lawsuits against public participation suits within the Indian context. Proposes measures for a fair and more gender inclusive legal system that focuses on facilitating access to justice. Suggests that emphasis be laid on establishing the rule of law and eliminating the culture of violence. A key text on gender and law in India, this book will be indispensable to scholars and researchers of socio-legal studies, law, gender, human rights, women’s studies, social science, political science, and feminist jurisprudence in South Asia. It will also be of interest to NGOs, activists, and lawyers.

My Big Fat Gupta Wedding

Author: Zapiro
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781431408443
Category : Editorial cartoons
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A reflective summary in cartoon form, this 18th annual compilation chronicles South Africa’s political events in the year 2013. Packed with biting humor and cutting-edge satire, it showcases South Africa’s sharpest cartoonist and provides an insight into the country’s political situation. Open and honest, these cartoons ensure that no event passes by without comment or a laugh.

The Quest of Gold

Author: Atul Sehgal
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN: 8184301367
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 184

Book Description
Embark on an exhilarating adventure through the pages of "The Quest of Gold" by Atul Sehgal, a gripping tale of ambition, courage, and the pursuit of treasure. Prepare to be swept away by Sehgal's masterful storytelling as you follow a cast of characters on a thrilling quest that will test their mettle and redefine the meaning of wealth. In "The Quest of Gold," Atul Sehgal transports readers to a world of daring exploits and hidden dangers, where fortunes are won and lost in the blink of an eye. Through vivid descriptions and heart-pounding action, Sehgal crafts a narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end. Explore the themes and motifs that permeate "The Quest of Gold," from the allure of riches to the moral complexities of greed and ambition. Sehgal's exploration of these themes offers readers a thought-provoking reflection on the nature of wealth and its impact on the human psyche. Through insightful character development and dynamic storytelling, Sehgal brings to life a cast of characters that will stay with readers long after they've turned the final page. From the intrepid adventurers to the cunning villains, each character adds depth and complexity to the unfolding drama. The overall tone and mood of "The Quest of Gold" are as exhilarating and suspenseful as the quest itself, blending moments of excitement with moments of introspection and revelation. Sehgal's prose is both evocative and compelling, drawing readers into a world of high-stakes adventure and unexpected twists. Since its publication, "The Quest of Gold" has captivated readers with its thrilling storyline, vivid characters, and timeless themes. Sehgal's exploration of the human desire for wealth and the price of ambition offers readers a captivating journey that will leave them breathless with anticipation. Whether you're a fan of adventure novels or simply in search of an exciting read, "The Quest of Gold" promises to satisfy your craving for excitement and intrigue. Join Atul Sehgal on a quest for treasure and discover the true meaning of wealth along the way. Don't miss your chance to experience the thrill of "The Quest of Gold" by Atul Sehgal. Let its pulse-pounding action and thought-provoking themes transport you to a world of adventure, danger, and discovery.