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“I am essence of Rose Solitude my cheeks are laced with cognac my hips sealed with five satin nails I carry dreams and romance of new fools and old flames between the musk of fat and the side pocket of my mink tongue.”

Book:Jazz fan looks back

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Jazz fan looks back

This book delves into the author's experiences and perspectives as a jazz enthusiast, chronicling their encounters with various jazz artists and the music itself. It provides a narrative of the author's growth as a listener and admirer of jazz, discussing the influence of different jazz eras and the ways in which the genre has shaped their understanding of art and life. more

Author

Jayne Cortez

Jayne Cortez was an American poet born on May 10, 1934, and passed away on December 28, 2012. Known for her strong political and social commentary, her poetry often addressed issues of race, class, and gender. more

“We owe the animals our profoundest apologies. Defenseless and unable to retaliate, they have suffered immense agonies under our domination that most of us have never witnessed or acknowledged. Now knowing better, we can act better, and acting better, we can live better, and give the animals, our children, and ourselves a true reason for hope and celebration.”

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Book:The World Peace Diet: Eating for Spiritual Health and Social Harmony

Source: The World Peace Diet: Eating for Spiritual Health and Social Harmony

“A failure doesn't mean you are unworthy, nor does it preclude success on the next try.”

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Author:Leonard Mlodinow

“Our society on a whole is trained to see young women. There are proportionally far more of them on magazine covers, on TV, and in films than int the actual population. As a result, we have a citizenry taught to see the young and ignore the not-so-young. It isn’t conscious; it’s Pavlovian. (13)”

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Author:Victoria Moran

“It simply feels right to me to blend the glittery delights of New York City with a largely raw vegan diet - with the soul-deep conviction that animals are not ours to eat, wear, exploit or experiment on.”

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