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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
The Role of Representations in the Post-9/11 Torture Debate
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.
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.
Jádrem největšího sex skandálu v historii Hollywoodu je rozsáhlé užívání služeb luxusních call-girls řadou nejbohatších, nejslavnějších a nejobdivovanějších hvězd a nejmocnějších mužů světa. I když tento případ svého času zaplňoval stránky nejčtenějších novin i hlavní vysílací časy v rozhlase a televizi, existuje pouze jediná žena, která zná skutečnou pravdu skrytou za titulky hlavních zpráv. Pouze tato jediná osoba ví, jak je tento příběh doopravdy divoký, neuvěřitelný a ničivý. V knize je skandál hollywoodských call-girls odhalován ženou z jeho nejžhavějšího centra - Alex Adamsovou, která byla posledních dvacet let doyenem sexu v Hollywoodu, Madam hvězd, Madam Alex 'stvořila' nechvalně známou Heidi Fleissovou, jakož i vysněný tým Popelek - call-girls. Ve městě s takovou společenskou úrovní jako je Los Angeles, byl sex dodávaný Alex luxusním spotřebním zbožím a největší hříšnou rozkoší tohoto pozlátkového města. Proč muži - muži, kteří mohou mít cokoliv a kohokoliv - raději za sex platí? Komu platí? Za co platí? To jsou zakázané otázky vynořující se za mystikou Hollywoodu, a odpovědět na ně může jen Madam Alex. A v této knize tak činí.
