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Southern Comfort
"Based on the documentary, Southern comfort follows the last year of Robert Eads, a transgender man in Georgia, as he is diagnosed with ovarian cancer. He surrounds himself with his chosen family, who are predominantly transgender, as they share monthly potluck meals. Like any family, they have their own trials and tribulations, but ultimately they all seek acceptance for who they are in their own skin"--Page 4 of cover.
Dan Collins
An introduction to the exhibition of art by Dan Collins followed by a detailed essay about the artist and the development of his work followed by an interview about his art and its interface with technology.
I, Koch
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Grand Illusion
Rudy Giuliani emerged from the smoke of 9/11 as the unquestioned hero of the day: America's Mayor, the father figure we could all rely on to be tough, to be wise, to do the right thing. In that uncertain time, it was a comfort to know that he was on the scene and in control, making the best of a dire situation. But was he really? Grand Illusion is the definitive report on Rudy Giuliani's role in 9/11—the true story of what happened that day and the first clear-eyed evaluation of Giuliani's role before, during, and after the disaster. While the pictures of a soot-covered Giuliani making his way through the streets became very much a part of his personal mythology, they were also a symbol of...
Reach for the Sky
Pat Falvey's story is one of courage and triumph, of turning adversity to advantage. He was a self-made millionaire by the age of 28; two years later he was almost broke. He faced his tough times head on and turned to the great outdoors to find new challenges and personal fulfillment. He quickly found new success, and became the first Irishman to climb all the great mountains of the world, including Everest, Kilimanjaro, McKinley, Mount Vinson in Antarctica, and Mount Aconcagua in South America. He also spent an extensive amount of time exploring the jungles of Irian Jaya in New Guinea, much of it with the man-eating Dani tribe, currently in danger of extinction from occupying Indonesian forces.
Resonance
The pace of modern life is undoubtedly speeding up, yet this acceleration does not seem to have made us any happier or more content. If acceleration is the problem, then the solution, argues Hartmut Rosa in this major new work, lies in “resonance.” The quality of a human life cannot be measured simply in terms of resources, options, and moments of happiness; instead, we must consider our relationship to, or resonance with, the world. Applying his theory of resonance to many domains of human activity, Rosa describes the full spectrum of ways in which we establish our relationship to the world, from the act of breathing to the adoption of culturally distinct worldviews. He then turns to th...
The Day Nothing Happened
This collection of 12 short stories is set in Sarawak, Malaysia during the 1960s with the central character of Dan Collins, an engineer on loan from the American government. All stories provide sensitive portrayals of human experiences that transcend cultural differences. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1988.
Snow Country
In the 87 issues of Snow Country published between 1988 and 1999, the reader can find the defining coverage of mountain resorts, ski technique and equipment, racing, cross-country touring, and the growing sport of snowboarding during a period of radical change. The award-winning magazine of mountain sports and living tracks the environmental impact of ski area development, and people moving to the mountains to work and live.
Life as the Notre Dame Leprechaun: Behind the Face of the Fighting Irish
Notre Dame Stadium filled to the brim with an electric charge I triumphantly waved the Blue and Gold to our sellout crowd and millions more watching on TV An inescapable smile spread across my face while I paused to take it all in. A wildly unlikely journey had brought me to this unforgettable moment in my life, and an even more unbelievable story was about to unfold " Daniel Colt Collins presents a never-before-seen insider's look into life at Notre Dame from his own first-hand perspective as he shares unforgettable stories about becoming the face of the Fighting Irish. From the nerve racking anxiety of annual Leprechaun tryouts and the surging energy of Notre Dame Stadium on game days, to the adventures that come with constant travel, service, celebrations, parades, and pep-rallies, his story offers inspiration, excitement, laughter, tears, and hope. Ultimately, this is a love story about a place, its people, and the joy that awaits all those who seize what life has to offer.
