The Ecstasy of Defeat
The Ecstasy of Defeat

Author: Editors of The Onion

Publisher: Hachette+ORM

Published: 2011-12-20

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 1401304494

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The Sports Page As You've Never Seen It Before From painfully obvious steroid revelations to sex scandals and superstars who announce trades in over-the-top TV specials, the wide world of sports can often seem too ridiculous for words. Well, attention sports fans: In The Ecstasy of Defeat, the editors of The Onion offer the laugh-out-loud funny and long overdue lampoon of sports culture you've been waiting for. Filled with the very best of The Onion's bench-clearing sports coverage, this book includes such classics as: Lip-Reading BCS Computer Kills Officials Who Want To Shut It Down Barry Bonds Took Steroids, Reports Everyone Who Has Ever Watched Baseball. Report: Cheap Chinese NBA Players Falling Apart After A Few Seasons. Barbaro's Doctors: "A Horse This Good You Don't Eat All At Once." Lance Armstrong Wants To Tell Nation Something But Nation Has To Promise Not To Get Mad. No topic escapes the satirical slap of America's Finest News Source, and the book covers not only mainstream sports--such as baseball, basketball, and football--but also lesser sports, sports culture, and special events like the World Cup and the Olympics. Featuring all the players, teams, and sports we love--and love to hate--The Ecstasy of Defeat is a must-read for sports nuts and Onion fans alike.

Resignation and Ecstasy: The Moral Geometry of Collective Self-Destruction
Resignation and Ecstasy: The Moral Geometry of Collective Self-Destruction

Author: Mark P. Worrell

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2020-08-10

Total Pages: 293

ISBN-13: 900443318X

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Resignation and Ecstasy challenges critical sociology and social philosophy to theorize neoliberalism from the standpoint of a moral economy of sacred forces that both frustrates and facilitates conceptual unifications in the quest for collective solidarity.

Eternal Ecstasy
Eternal Ecstasy

Author: Setta Jay

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-02-03

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 9781542840514

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*This is the finale of the Guardians and the Realms series and is not meant to be read as a standalone title* As the ruling God of Thule, Hroarr's priority is the survival of his world. Gifted with the ancient ability of sj�, he has seen the birth and destruction of hundreds of worlds. This incredible power comes at an enormous cost, yet its toll seems to ease in the presence of a hauntingly seductive healer from Earth. Sirena's life is comprised of duty. Duty to her Guardian family, to healing those of her world and, most of all, the overwhelming duty to right the wrongs of her secret and vile bloodline. With everything on her plate a ruthless warlord God from another world is the last thing she needs, no matter what fate and her heated body demands. Will a dark Destroyer of Worlds bring upon the end of Earth and Thule or will two strong-minded beings fight and discover their own eternal ecstasy? Warning: Take one possessive, dirty talking Warrior God and one smart, no nonsense Healer; combine and shake things up for explosive results and scorching content meant for mature audiences!

The Ecstasy of Surrender
The Ecstasy of Surrender

Author: Judith Orloff

Publisher: Hay House, Inc

Published: 2014-03-17

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13: 1781804214

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Are you longing for your life to be easier and more fun? Would you like to stop pushing, micromanaging, and forcing things so you can relax? What if you could enjoy what you have instead of always lusting for 'more'? What if you could live in 'the zone', propelled by powerful currents toward the right people and opportunities? What if you could stop worrying about money and live with more emotional ease in the moment? If you answer 'yes' to all these questions and desire lasting positive change, then prepare to experience the ecstasy of surrender. The art of letting go, Dr Judith Orloff explains, is the secret key to manifesting power and success in all areas of life, including work, relationships, sexuality, radiant ageing and health and healing. In our superconnected world where emails and text messages constantly interrupt us, it's easier to let go than you think. Once embraced, surrendering removes roadblocks and the exhaustion that comes from 'trying too hard' – and it helps you achieve goals more effortlessly and brings ongoing happiness. With her stunning gift for storytelling coupled with her unique, results-oriented approach to physical, emotional and spiritual health – marrying neuroscience, psychiatry, intuitive medicine, energy techniques, and more – Judith provides a powerful, practical and accessible map for anyone who is longing to be happier but who feels stuck, burned-out, tense, worried or afraid to let go.

The Onion Book of Known Knowledge
The Onion Book of Known Knowledge

Author: The Onion

Publisher: Little, Brown

Published: 2012-10-23

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 031613323X

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Are you a witless cretin with no reason to live? Would you like to know more about every piece of knowledge ever? Do you have cash? Then congratulations, because just in time for the death of the print industry as we know it comes the final book ever published, and the only one you will ever need: The Onion's compendium of all things known. Replete with an astonishing assemblage of facts, illustrations, maps, charts, threats, blood, and additional fees to edify even the most simple-minded book-buyer, The Onion Book of Known Knowledge is packed with valuable information -- such as the life stages of an Aunt; places to kill one's self in Utica, New York; and the dimensions of a female bucket, or "pail." With hundreds of entries for all 27 letters of the alphabet, The Onion Book of Known Knowledge must be purchased immediately to avoid the sting of eternal ignorance.

That's Gotta Hurt
That's Gotta Hurt

Author: Dr. David Geier

Publisher: University Press of New England

Published: 2017-06-06

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13: 1512600695

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In That's Gotta Hurt, the orthopaedist David Geier shows how sports medicine has had a greater impact on the sports we watch and play than any technique or concept in coaching or training. Injuries among professional and college athletes have forced orthopaedic surgeons and other healthcare providers to develop new surgeries, treatments, rehabilitation techniques, and prevention strategies. In response to these injuries, sports themselves have radically changed their rules, mandated new equipment, and adopted new procedures to protect their players. Parents now openly question the safety of these sports for their children and look for ways to prevent the injuries they see among the pros. The influence that sports medicine has had in effecting those changes and improving both the performance and the health of the athletes has been remarkable. Through the stories of a dozen athletes whose injuries and recovery advanced the field (including Joan Benoit, Michael Jordan, Brandi Chastain, and Tommy John), Dr. Geier explains how sports medicine makes sports safer for the pros, amateurs, student-athletes, and weekend warriors alike. That's Gotta Hurt is a fascinating and important book for all athletes, coaches, and sports fans.

Desktop Strongman
Desktop Strongman

Author: Derby Hawkins

Publisher: RP Minis

Published: 2020-04-07

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780762497201

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Based off the beloved carnival game, this desktop kit includes everything you need to become a high striker! Kit includes: 7-1/4" rail and pellet Bell with sound Hammer 32-page book with history, techniques, and the rules of the game

The Collected Works
The Collected Works

Author: Olaf Stapledon

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2022-05-17

Total Pages: 2107

ISBN-13:

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This unique and meticulously edited collection of Olaf Stapledon's greatest works includes: Novels:_x000D_ Last and First Men: A Story of the Near and Far Future_x000D_ Last Men in London_x000D_ Odd John: A Story Between Jest and Earnest_x000D_ Star Maker_x000D_ Darkness and the Light_x000D_ Sirius: A Fantasy of Love and Discord_x000D_ Death into Life_x000D_ Short Stories:_x000D_ The Flames_x000D_ The Seed and the Flower_x000D_ The Road to the Aide Post_x000D_ A Modern Magician_x000D_ East is West_x000D_ A World of Sounds_x000D_ Arms Out of Hand_x000D_ Philosophical Works:_x000D_ A Modern Theory of Ethics: A Study of the Relations of Ethics and Psychology_x000D_ Interplanetary Man?_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_

The Essential Works of Olaf Stapledon
The Essential Works of Olaf Stapledon

Author: Olaf Stapledon

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-12-14

Total Pages: 2107

ISBN-13:

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The Essential Works of Olaf Stapledon is a visionary collection of science fiction novels and philosophical essays by the renowned author. Stapledon's literary style is characterized by its depth and imagination, exploring grand themes such as the future of humanity, cosmic evolution, and the ultimate destiny of society. His works are considered pioneering in the genre of science fiction, blending speculative science with profound philosophical insights. Olaf Stapledon was a British philosopher and writer who was deeply influenced by the turbulent times in which he lived, including the two World Wars and the rise of totalitarian regimes. His unique perspective on humanity's place in the universe is reflected in his thought-provoking novels and essays, which continue to inspire readers to ponder the biggest questions of existence. I highly recommend The Essential Works of Olaf Stapledon to readers who are interested in exploring the intersections of science fiction, philosophy, and social commentary. Stapledon's visionary works will challenge your worldview and provoke new ways of thinking about the future of humanity.

Wild Poets of Ecstasy
Wild Poets of Ecstasy

Author: D. J. Moores

Publisher:

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781577332480

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'Wild Poets of Ecstasy' brings together ancient and modern poetry from the world's literary treasuries. Containing poems from over 100 secular and religious writers, this anthology is a sustained celebration of human beings in their best monuments.