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Alex Adams

    Alex Adams's writing is often described as darkly humorous and psychologically intense. She explores the complexities of human nature, delving into the motivations behind seemingly ordinary actions and uncovering the extraordinary within the mundane. Her narrative style is characterized by its sharp wit and keen observation, drawing readers into richly imagined worlds that resonate long after the final page.

    Political Torture in Popular Culture
    Kill Box
    Tewyx, The Virus That Has Changed Our Lives
    White Horse
    How to Justify Torture
    How to Make Money Trading
    • 2024

      Kill Box

      Military Drone Systems and Cultural Production

      • 168bladzijden
      • 6 uur lezen

      Contemporary military drone systems challenge key philosophical and political concepts like sovereignty and the justification for force, while also prompting a reevaluation of gender roles. Through critical analysis of cultural representations of drone warfare, the book reveals the implications of modern imperial propaganda, highlighting the complexities and stakes involved in this evolving form of military engagement.

      Kill Box
    • 2021

      Set against the backdrop of real events from 2016 to 2023, this powerful narrative explores the profound impact of the Tewyx virus on society and individuals. It delves into the challenges, transformations, and resilience experienced by people as they navigate a world altered by this significant health crisis. The story captures the emotional and social ramifications, offering a poignant reflection on how lives were irrevocably changed.

      Tewyx, The Virus That Has Changed Our Lives
    • 2020

      Silný příběh o tom, jak naše soukromé a pracovní vztahy může ovlivnit koronavirus. Z absolutního vrcholu na dno a zpět. Jak se budou chovat lidé, kteří přijdou úplně o všechno? A jak se budou chovat Ti, kteří rychle zbohatnou?

      Tewyx, vir, který změnil náš život
    • 2019

      How to Justify Torture

      • 160bladzijden
      • 6 uur lezen
      3,6(65)Tarief

      From Batman Begins to Tom Clancy, How to Justify Torture shows how contemporary culture creates simplified narratives about good guy torturers and bad guy victims, how dangerous this is politically, and what we can do to challenge it.

      How to Justify Torture
    • 2016

      Political Torture in Popular Culture

      The Role of Representations in the Post-9/11 Torture Debate

      • 206bladzijden
      • 8 uur lezen

      Examining the intersection of political torture and cultural representation, this book delves into how literature, film, and popular culture have shaped the discourse surrounding torture in the context of the post-9/11 global war on terrorism. It critically analyzes the moral implications for liberal democracies and questions the legitimacy of torture as a counter-terrorism measure, offering thought-provoking insights into the ethical dilemmas involved.

      Political Torture in Popular Culture
    • 2014

      27-year-old Emma Frane is a radio talk-show host in City One. There, asking questions carries a death sentence. Emma has already lost her husband, child, and brother to City One's primary law. When one of her guests is killed for asking a question casting doubt on City One's agenda, she's forced to leave her job. Furious and desperate to flee the collapsing city, Emma sets out on a journey across the world to find the only family she has left and answers from a world that allows her to ask nothing.

      Red Horse
    • 2012

      Now is the time to start trading - whether you're looking to short sell (bet on a stock going down) or to buy stocks that are currently obviously undervalued - Lex Van Dam will provide you with all the essential information you need to understand the stock market and trading and how to make money!

      How to Make Money Trading
    • 2012

      White Horse is the first book in an absolutely unique debut trilogy—a post-apocalyptic thriller chronicling one woman’s quest to nurture those she holds dear against the backdrop of a shocking, new world. The world has ended, but her journey has just begun. Thirty-year-old Zoe leads an ordinary life until the end of the world arrives. She is cleaning cages and floors at Pope Pharmaceuticals when the president of the United States announces that human beings are no longer a viable species. When Zoe realizes that everyone she loves is disappearing, she starts running. Scared and alone in a shockingly changed world, she embarks on a remarkable journey of survival and redemption. Along the way, Zoe comes to see that humans are defined not by their genetic code, but rather by their actions and choices. White Horse offers hope for a broken world, where love can lead to the most unexpected places.

      White Horse
    • 1995
    • 1994

      Madam 90210

      La mia vita, le mie ragazze squillo e le grandi star di Hollywood

      • 340bladzijden
      • 12 uur lezen

      Straight from today's headlines--a sizzling, juicy memoir of sex, stars, and sleaze by a notorious Hollywood madam. For over 20 years, Adams has provided Hollywood and Beverly Hills with an invaluable service: the sale of sex. Her clients include some of the film world's greatest celebrities, and her "girls" were magnificent models, actresses, and wealthy housewives.

      Madam 90210