From a maintenance worker whose long-simmering grief pushes him to steal a wealthy client’s child “Pool Boy” to an out of work manager plotting revenge on the boss who fired him “Golden Years”, Eric Lloyd Blix explores the fallout of American progress. The stories in Physically Alarming Men span landscape and history, from the Depression-era Midwest to a speculative Middle-East: a trio of fraudsters set up camp outside a peat bog in a scheme to kidnap and exploit two backwoods brothers rumored to possess the gift of healing “Bemidji”; while under house arrest, an idiosyncratic man-child contemplates violence, mass media, and the philosophical underpinnings of his incarceration while waiting for his mother to bring him milk “Call Me Randy”. At times lyrical, gritty, and strange, these provocative stories depict the lives of outcasts, criminals, and screw-ups of various kinds: characters wracked by history and their own failings.

The first comprehensive undercover look at the terrorist movement no one is talking about. Men Who Hate Women examines the rise of secretive extremist communities who despise women and traces the roots of misogyny across a complex spider web of groups. It includes eye-opening interviews with former members of these communities, the academics studying this movement, and the men fighting back. Women's rights activist Laura Bates wrote this book as someone who has been the target of many hate-fueled misogynistic attacks online. At first, the vitriol seemed to be the work of a small handful of individual men... but over time, the volume and consistency of the attacks hinted at something bigger and more ominous. As Bates went undercover into the corners of the internet, she found an unseen, organized movement of thousands of anonymous men wishing violence (and worse) upon women. In the book, Bates explores: Extreme communities like incels, pick-up artists, MGTOW, Men's Rights Activists and more The hateful, toxic rhetoric used by these groups How this movement connects to other extremist movements like white supremacy How young boys are targeted and slowly drawn in Where this ideology shows up in our everyday lives in mainstream media, our playgrounds, and our government By turns fascinating and horrifying, Men Who Hate Women is a broad, unflinching account of the deep current of loathing toward women and anti-feminism that underpins our society and is a must-read for parents, educators, and anyone who believes in equality for women. Praise for Men Who Hate Women: "Laura Bates is showing us the path to both intimate and global survival."—Gloria Steinem "Well-researched and meticulously documented, Bates's book on the power and danger of masculinity should be required reading for us all."—Library Journal "Men Who Hate Women has the power to spark social change."—Sunday Times

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The Essential Writings of Edward Bellamy is a collection of selected works by the prominent American author, known for his utopian novel Looking Backward. Bellamy's literary style is characterized by social commentary, political criticism, and a keen sense of optimism for a better future. The book explores themes of socialism, inequality, and human progress, providing readers with thought-provoking ideas and visionary perspectives. Set in the late 19th century, Bellamy's writings reflect the societal challenges and aspirations of his time, making them relevant even in the present day. His lucid prose and compelling narratives engage readers in a profound reflection on the nature of society and its potential for transformation. Edward Bellamy's works appeal to readers interested in exploring alternative visions of society and challenging conventional norms, making this collection an essential read for those seeking to broaden their understanding of utopian literature and social reform.

This utopian sci-fi boxed set comprises 4 novels and 6 stories from one of the genre's pioneers Edward Bellamy, including classics such as "Looking Backward: 2000–1887" and "Equality"._x000D_ Novels:_x000D_ Looking Backward: 2000–1887_x000D_ Equality_x000D_ Dr. Heidenhoff's Process_x000D_ Miss Ludington's Sister_x000D_ Short Stories:_x000D_ The Blindman's World_x000D_ The Cold Snap_x000D_ A Summer Evening's Dream_x000D_ With The Eyes Shut_x000D_ At Pinney's Ranch_x000D_ To Whom This May Come