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As influential and revelatory in its day as Fifty Shades of Grey is now, Anaïs Nin's Delta of Venus is a groundbreaking anthology of erotic short stories, published in Penguin Modern ClassicsIn Delta of Venus Anaïs Nin conjures up a glittering cascade of sexual encounters. Creating her own 'language of the senses', she explores an area that was previously the domain of male writers and brings to it her own unique perceptions. Her vibrant and impassioned prose evokes the essence of female sexuality in a world where only love has meaning.This edition includes a preface adapted from Anaïs Nin's diary that establishes a context for the work's gestation, and a postscript to her diary entries in which she explains her desire to use 'women's language, seeing sexual experience from a woman's point of view'.Anaïs Nin (1903-1977), born in Paris, was the daughter of a Franco-Danish singer and a Cuban pianist. Her first book - a defence of D. H. Lawrence - was published in the 1930s. Her prose poem, House of Incest (1936) was followed by the collection of three novellas, collected as Winter of Artifice (1939). In the 1940s she began to write erotica for an anonymous client, and these pieces are collected in Delta of Venus and Little Birds (both published posthumously). During her later years Anaïs Nin lectured frequently at universities throughout the USA, in 1974 and was elected to the United States National Institute of Arts and Letters.If you enjoyed Delta of Venus, you might like Stephen Vizinczey's In Praise of Older Women, also available in Penguin Modern Classics.'Anaïs Nin excites male readers and incites female readers ... and she comes against life with a vital artistry and boldness'The New York Times Book Review

The legendary relationships guide that mothers recommend to their daughters, friends give as gifts and brothers steal from their sisters, MEN ARE FROM MARS AND WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS is inarguably the definitive book on having a happy relationship.‘A treasure’, ‘a bible’ and ‘an heirloom’ are some of the words used to describe the book that has saved countless relationships and improved innumerable others. Now repackaged to relate to a new generation of readers, this phenomenal book continues to carry its legacy of understanding and trust into the world.Since its first publication, over a staggering 15 million copies of MEN ARE FROM MARS, WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS have sold globally to single men and women looking for guidance on how to find the perfect partner, married couples seeking to strengthen their bond, and divorcees hoping to fathom where it all went wrong.Gray’s insights into how to allow your other half to “pull away” like an elastic band, prevent your emotional baggage from polluting your current relationship, and translate the phrases of the opposite sex are as relevant now as when they were first published.With straightforward, honest writing from that precious male perspective, Gray unlocks the secrets hidden in your partner’s words and actions to enable you both to reach true mutual understanding and a lifetime of love. Discover for yourself why thousands believe that MEN ARE FROM MARS, WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS should be mandatory reading for everyone.

The legendary relationships guide that mothers recommend to their daughters, friends give as gifts and brothers steal from their sisters, MEN ARE FROM MARS AND WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS is inarguably the definitive book on having a happy relationship.‘A treasure’, ‘a bible’ and ‘an heirloom’ are some of the words used to describe the book that has saved countless relationships and improved innumerable others. Now repackaged to relate to a new generation of readers, this phenomenal book continues to carry its legacy of understanding and trust into the world.Since its first publication, over a staggering 15 million copies of MEN ARE FROM MARS, WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS have sold globally to single men and women looking for guidance on how to find the perfect partner, married couples seeking to strengthen their bond, and divorcees hoping to fathom where it all went wrong.Gray’s insights into how to allow your other half to “pull away” like an elastic band, prevent your emotional baggage from polluting your current relationship, and translate the phrases of the opposite sex are as relevant now as when they were first published.With straightforward, honest writing from that precious male perspective, Gray unlocks the secrets hidden in your partner’s words and actions to enable you both to reach true mutual understanding and a lifetime of love. Discover for yourself why thousands believe that MEN ARE FROM MARS, WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS should be mandatory reading for everyone.

When the rich and well-connected Raoule de Vénérande becomes enamoured of Jacques Silvert, a poor young man who makes artificial flowers for a living, she turns him into her mistress and eventually into her wife. Raoule’s suitor, a cigar-smoking former hussar officer, becomes an accomplice in the complications that ensue.A writer and cultural arbiter of a salon in France from the early 1880s until 1930, Rachilde (Marguerite Eymery) won celebrity with this scandalously decadent novel. An inversion of the Pygmalion story, the book was judged to be pornographic, and a Belgian court sentenced its author (in absentia) to two years in prison. Verlaine congratulated Rachilde on the invention of a new vice.

On two days in 1761 and 1769 hundreds of astronomers pointed their telescopes towards the skies to observe a rare astronomical event: the transit of Venus across the face of the sun.United by this momentous occasion, scientists from around the globe came together to answer the essential question: how can the universe be measured? In Chasing Venus Andrea Wulf paints a vivid portrait of the rivalries, triumphs and misfortunes that befell these men, along with their passion and determination to succeed. This extraordinary book tells their story and how one single event prompted the first international scientific collaboration.

Attune with Venus’s astrological cycle, discover Her sacred teachings, and work with Her powerful energy to honor and reclaim your radiant life force.From Mary Magdalene to Eleanor of Aquitane, from Isis to Sophia, from Atlantean Queen Ash-ta-tara to literary Queen Anaïs Nin, so many women know and have known the power that Venus – in all her many expressions – holds. This powerful book by best-selling author Lisa Lister brings together the teachings of Venus with stories of her ‘Wild Roses’ throughout history, sacred practices and rituals, and a unique-to-you journey through her magical and mysterious cycle. It will guide you to: · shed what no longer serves you · heal any deep-rooted wounds of shame, fear, or rejection · cultivate the self-love you need to heal and grow · rebirth a wiser, truer, more real expression of you · access Venus’s magic and medicine as you work with every stage of her cycle This activating initiation to Venus’s Codes will support you to reclaim your Divine Feminine wisdom and embrace love, beauty, and liberation in every area of your life.

From John Gray, author of the phenomenal multi-million copy bestseller Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, comes the definitive book for men and women seeking lasting love in the face of modern pressures.Why Mars and Venus Collide is the most important relationships manual since Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus redefined the boundaries of male and female relationships.Men and women are different – we all know that. But if our genes have stood still then social changes have not. Overworked, stressed-out and time-poor, we can barely keep up with the frenzied pace of our lives – and our relationships are breaking down as a result.In Why Mars and Venus Collide, John Gray, the best-selling relationships author of all time, shows how everyone can strengthen their relationships and make them last.He explains: Why couples fight – the physiological reasons why females and males behave differently under stress,How to stop fighting,How to seek support – and find it,How to lower your stress levels in everyday life,How to communicate equably and amicably, even when you’re raging inside.Now repackaged to relate to a new generation of readers, Why Mars And Venus Collide proves why John Gray is known as the greatest living authority on how men and women relate.

From pulp adventures such as Edgar Rice Burroughs's Carson of Venus to classic short stories such as Ray Bradbury's "The Long Rain", the planet Venus has loomed large in the imaginations of science fiction writers. Here, that steamy, swampy jungle world with strange creatures; lurking amidst the dripping vegetation is explored in sixteen all-new stories collected by bestselling author George R. R. Martin and editor Gardner Dozois.

Mars and Venus in the Bedroom offers practical, heartfelt and wise advice to help you to transform your love life and enjoy a sexually and emotionally fulfilling relationship. This edition of John Gray's bestselling book explains how to keep passion alive in a long-term relationship and reveals what men and women really want from each other. He understands that there may be differences between you, but explains why instead of causing friction, these differences can make life much more fun and fulfilling.

Ersatz Essay 002 »Venus födelse« av renässansmästaren Botticelli är ett givet exempel på idealiseringen av den »rena skönheten« i den västerländska konsthistorien. Den franske idéhistorikern Georges Didi-Huberman vänder sig emot den »frigidiserande« synen på Venus och nakenhet överhuvudtaget i Botticellis verk och gör iakttagelser som leder till oväntade resultat, bland annat med hjälp av Freud, Bataille och de Sade. Georges Didi-Huberman är född 1953 i Saint-Étienne i Frankrike. Filosof, konst- och idéhistoriker, sedan 1990 verksam vid École des hautes études en sciences social i Paris.

Leopold von Sacher-Masoch (1836 95) var en uppburen författare på sin tid: hans romaner var storsäljare och översattes till många språk. Allting ändrades i det ögonblicket då psykiatern Krafft-Ebing använde Masochs namn för att döpa en av de sexuella perversionerna, liksom han också använde Markis de Sades. Plötsligt blev Sacher-Masochs texter obscena. Venus i päls från 1870 räknas numera som en a

Discover the Art of Spirit Conjuration and Poppet Magic Unlock the mysteries of poppet magic and fetish crafting with Ensouling the Effigy, a compelling guide that offers readers an in-depth exploration into the realm of spirit conjuration, spirit vessels, and otherworldly communication. This book is not just a manual; it’s an invitation to journey into the heart of animism, where the witch and spirits are inseparable.   Within these pages, you’ll discover techniques for creating poppets, effigies, and spirit houses that serve as vessels for spiritual energies and magical intentions. Learn to craft your own ritual oils, incenses, washes, and smokes with a comprehensive formulary that provides the key ingredients and instructions to infuse your magical practices with authenticity and power.   Written for practitioners of the Art, this book’s unique blend of traditional practices will captivate anyone interested in witchcraft, magic, or spirit work. Whether you’re looking to expand your magical tool kit or deepen your spiritual connections, Ensouling the Effigy offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration for your journey.

Flossie är en av den viktorianska erotikens största klassiker. Den gavs ut första gången 1897 och har sedan dess kommit i en mängd nyutgåvor och översättningar, samt även filmatiserats några gånger. Vertigo förlag har släppt romanen som nummer tretton i serien Vertigos erotiska klassiker. Att romanen skildrar den sexuella relationen mellan en sextonårig flicka och en tjugo år äldre man tycks inte ha stört någon. Kanske smittar textens ytterligt glada och lekfulla humör. Dessutom finns där något förföriskt i alla anspelningarna på mystik och extas. I många utgåvor av Flossie har den engelske poeten Swinburne utpekats som författare, kanske för att ett utdrag ur en av hans dikter inleder boken. Dock ger stiljämförelser inga belägg för detta, tvärtom. I denna utgåva har Malte Persson gjort en vacker översättning av diktutdraget. Arne Häggqvist (1911-1995) var författare till och översättare av en lång rad verk och introducerade många framstående författarskap i Sverige. Hans översättning av Flossie kom 1965. Inför Vertigos utgåva är översättningen reviderad mot originaltexten av C/M Edenborg.

ESA’s Venus Express Mission has monitored Venus since April 2006, and scientists worldwide have used mathematical models to investigate its atmosphere and model its circulation. This book summarizes recent work to explore and understand the climate of the planet through a research program under the auspices of the International Space Science Institute (ISSI) in Bern, Switzerland. Some of the unique elements that are discussed are the anomalies with Venus’ surface temperature (the huge greenhouse effect causes the surface to rise to 460°C, without which would plummet as low as -40°C), its unusual lack of solar radiation (despite being closer to the Sun, Venus receives less solar radiation than Earth due to its dense cloud cover reflecting 76% back) and the juxtaposition of its atmosphere and planetary rotation (wind speeds can climb up to 200 m/s, much faster than Venus’ sidereal day of 243 Earth-days).

I en stad som på ett ögonblick kan skifta mellan smuts och skönhet får vi följa med i Asklunds självbiografiska resa. Detta är den avslutande delen i berättelsen om den unge Manne. Han tar sina första egna steg ut i ett samhälle där det är svårt för en fritänkare att finna ett sammanhang. Manne rör sig i ett vemodigt men vackert Stockholm, en ung man med författardrömmar i en värld av grå kostymer. Han lämnar föräldrahemmet, och flyttar till Gamla Stan där han snart får en ny vänskapskrets av författare, men han möter också kärleken. -

Leave behind the ideas of coffins, capes, and wooden stakes. Discover a world of sacred orders, vampiric philosophy, and magical practices...the world of living vampires. The word vampire inspires images of fangs, bats, and haunted castles. But what if myth and legend were completely wrong about them? What if the true vampire wasn't undead at all? What if they were alive and walking around in broad daylight, free of the trappings that myth thrust upon them? Sean Wilde, a member of the Kheprian Order (one of the oldest vampire organizations in the world), gives you the insider look at what it means to be a vampire. Sharing wisdom and practice long kept from outsiders, Sean teaches vampiric energy work that anyone can use to advance their own psychic skills and magical practice. Learn about: Ethical feeding. Different types of vampirism. Protection against energy siphoning. How to perform psychic surgery. Gaining heightened awareness. Spiritual immortality. For vampires and those who wish to become one, this book provides new ways to fuel your magic and hone your abilities. With numerous techniques and exercises, you ll want to sink your teeth into it again and again.