Willing Seduction


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Josef von Sternberg's 1930 film The Blue Angel (Der blaue Engel) is among the best known films of the Weimar Republic (1919-1933). A significant landmark as one of Germany's first major sound films, it is known primarily for launching Marlene Dietrich into Hollywood stardom and for initiating the mythic pairing of the Austrian-born American director von Sternberg with the star performer Dietrich. This fascinating cultural history of The Blue Angel provides a new interpretive framework with which to approach this classic Weimar film and suggests that discourses on mass and high culture are integral to the film's thematic and narrative structure. These discourses surface above all in the relationship between the two main characters, the cabaret entertainer Lola Lola (Marlene Dietrich) and the high school teacher Immanuel Rath (one-time Oscar winner Emil Jannings). In addition to offering insight into some of the major debates that informed the Weimar Republic, this book demonstrates that similar issues continue to shape the contemporary cultural landscape of Germany. Barbara Kosta thus also looks at Dietrich as a contemporary cultural icon and at her symbolic value since German unification and at Lola Lola's various "incarnations."




The Art Of Seduction


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Which sort of seducer could you be? Siren? Rake? Cold Coquette? Star? Comedian? Charismatic? Or Saint? This book will show you which. Charm, persuasion, the ability to create illusions: these are some of the many dazzling gifts of the Seducer, the compelling figure who is able to manipulate, mislead and give pleasure all at once. When raised to the level of art, seduction, an indirect and subtle form of power, has toppled empires, won elections and enslaved great minds. In this beautiful, sensually designed book, Greene unearths the two sides of seduction: the characters and the process. Discover who you, or your pursuer, most resembles. Learn, too, the pitfalls of the anti-Seducer. Immerse yourself in the twenty-four manoeuvres and strategies of the seductive process, the ritual by which a seducer gains mastery over their target. Understand how to 'Choose the Right Victim', 'Appear to Be an Object of Desire' and 'Confuse Desire and Reality'. In addition, Greene provides instruction on how to identify victims by type. Each fascinating character and each cunning tactic demonstrates a fundamental truth about who we are, and the targets we've become - or hope to win over. The Art of Seduction is an indispensable primer on the essence of one of history's greatest weapons and the ultimate power trip. From the internationally bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power, Mastery, and The 33 Strategies Of War.




The Seduction


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As the most notorious rakehell in Regency London, Lord Damien Sinclair sought only his own pleasure, until his beloved younger sister, Olivia, was injured and her reputation ruined during a forbidden tryst. Now Damien will do anything to destroy the young nobleman guilty of hurting Olivia. . . . And Vanessa Wyndham will protect her foolish brother at all costs, even if it means entering into an illicit bargain with the dangerously handsome "Lord Sin." When Vanessa offers to act as a companion to Lord Sin's invalid sister, Damien agrees with one scandalous condition--he'll forgive her brother's debt if she agrees to become his mistress. And so the seduction begins. But once the affair has ended, will they escape with their hearts intact?




Seduction's Dance


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An unlikely pair come together and realise that their expectations of each other lead to an intense passion that will enhance them both. Dimitri Wright doesn't plan to become part of the epidemic of marriage that has befallen his siblings. He knows meeting a woman who is blunt and straightforward and could possibly change his mind is unlikely...at least until the most fascinating woman crosses his path. She is everything he thought he wanted but he realises he is on edge, not knowing what Shannon is thinking or feeling. The contained woman has got under his skin and he doesn't know what to do about it. She keeps her thoughts to herself and each move seems to be hers but he can't walk away. He wants Shannon and will use whatever he can to have her. Shannon Conner values quiet and her time alone and doesn't want anyone to encroach on her. But Dimitri isn't like any other man she has met. She doesn't get emotional or act the way that is considered typical and it usually makes people uncomfortable. Yet Dimitri understands her and makes her feel things she'd never expected. She's not about to get drawn in by him to be just another woman. Shannon will be herself and if Dimitri wants all that she is then she'll be willing to take part in a seduction's dance.




The Seduction of Victor H.


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From the author of The Book of Lost Fragrances comes a hauntingly evocative and suspenseful novel about a grieving woman who discovers the long-lost letters of novelist Victor Hugo, awakening a mystery that spans centuries. A spellbinding gothic tale about Victor Hugo’s long-buried secrets and the power of a lover that never dies… Grieving his daughter’s death, Victor Hugo initiated séances from his home on the Isle of Jersey in order to reestablish contact with her. In the process, he claimed to have communed with Plato, Shakespeare, Dante- and even the devil himself. Hugo’s transcriptions of these conversations have all been published. Or so it has been believed… A hundred years later, recovering from her own great loss, mythologist Jac L’Etoile is invited to Jersey to uncover a secret about the island’s mysterious Celtic roots. She’s greeted by Neolithic monuments, medieval castles, and hidden caves. But the man who has invited her there, a troubled soul named Theo Gaspard, hopes she’ll help him discover something quite different…something that will threaten their sanity and put their very lives at stake.




How to be Seductive


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Every woman possesses a certain seduction potential! Prepare yourself for turning into an amazing and charismatic person that is able to attract and seduce anyone! And yes, I can assure you that I know the Secret: how to become a Seductress and that this Secret represents the key for building up a satisfactory relationship. I'm absolutely convinced that the Secret of success with men depends of your confidence level into your seduction abilities. There is no age for seduction. Women who are naturally nice, attractive and seductive remain such as they are in the future, because life and relationship with men turn to pass like in a movie. Charming spirit and seduction never disappear in the people gifted with these features, either in the people learning to be so. Any woman possesses her own resources and personality for further development. The truth is that your past mistakes do not matter so much, nor the number of broken relationships does. The same can be applied to the notions of age and your field of activity. From now on, you can turn into a Seduction Goddess. This book will teach you how to do it! Imagine that you have forgotten all past mistakes and can start in this way new life without any fears and to enjoy a life filled with satisfaction. Imagine what can happen if everything turned into reality! Actually, everything becomes possible if you master well the seduction techniques. It is a key to your new life with an immense universe of opportunities and results. You should be a seductive woman able to express her emotions, so that she remains in the heart of desired person. Inside this self-help book you'll discover: • Who Is Not Eager To Become Seductress? • How to Become a Superior Seductress • How To Wake Up The Seductress Inside You • How to Develop your Seduction Skills • Think and Act Like a model • How To Feel Accomplished Even Being Single • How To Choose Suitable Style At The Date With The Desired Man • Discover How To Design Your Individual Style • What is the Most Seductive Element from Your Wardrobe? • Prepare For Success In The Process Of Transformation Into A Goddess Of Seduction • How To Be A Classy, Elegant And Self-Confident Woman • How To Make A Positive Impression Of Yourself • What Makes You Different Among Other Women • Male Seduction: How To Become His Dream • How To Seduce A Man Through The Application Of Your Seduction Weapons • How To Master The Elegant Manner Of Walking On High Heels • Anchorage Like a Seduction Element • How To Build Up The Magic Attracting Mystery • Are you Ready to Disclose your Inner Seductive Being? • Stop the Death Enemies of Seduction! • How To Make A Man Lose His Mind • How To Become Master in Seduction • How To Make Him Feel Attracted To You • What Are The Signs Used By Men During Flirt? • Stop Searching For Love In The Wrong Places • How To Rekindle The Flame • Are You Willing To Increase Your Trust And Influence In The Relationship With Men? • Everything You Wanted To Know About Men • How Men Classify Women In Two Groups: Those For Love, And Those For One Night Stand • Why Men Lose Mind In Front Of Sexy And Seductive Women • How To Discover His Emotional Side • How A Seductress Can Make Men Eat From Her Palm • How the Seductress Plays the Cards to Win • How To Drive Men Crazy From Sexual Point of View • What To Do To Make The Relationship Work Properly • Categories Of Negative Men: When It Is Better To Give Up • Seduction Goddess Can Reject But She Does Not Let Others Reject Her • How To Enjoy Life Every Day Explore The Things Life Offers To You • How to Start a New Chapter in Your Life after Break Up • How To Change Your Life In 7 Steps • Love or Career? Learn how to make the right decision




The Seduction of Lady Phoebe


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Polite society has its rules for marriage. But for Ella Quinn’s eligible bachelors, their brides will show them that rules are for the faint of heart . . . Phoebe Stanhope is not a typical Lady. As feisty as she is quick witted, no one can catch her, especially when she is driving her dashing phaeton with its perfectly matched horses. And unlike her peers, experience has guarded her against a growing list of would-be suitors. But when she encounters Marcus Finley, what she fears most burns deep within his blue-eyed gaze . . . For Lord Marcus, the spark of recognition is but a moment in the love he has held these many years. Now that he’s returned to England, all the happiness he desires rests on Lady Phoebe never finding out that he was the one who turned her heart so cold and distant. He must work fast to gain the advantage—to convince her what she wants is exactly what she denies—but in order to seduce her into his arms, he must be willing to give up more than he can control . . . “Lady Phoebe is a heroine Georgette Heyer would adore—plucky, pretty, and well worth the devotion of the dashing Lord Marcus. A marvelous find for Regency romance readers.” —Grace Burrowes, New York Times bestselling author




Belladonna


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Who is Belladonna? In New York City, she's known only as the mysterious masked woman who presides over the most exclusive, opulent club of the times. In Virginia's blue-blood countryside, she's known as the Contessa, the elusive heiress who flaunts convention and shuns human contact. But then there are a wretched few who remember her from "The Club" and knew her as a fresh-faced innocent whom they desired...and misled...and left to the sadistic devices of a nobleman who robbed her of her youth, her dignity, and, ultimately her heart. As Belladonna's story, told by one of her faithful manservants, slowly unfolds, we learn the horrifying truth behind Belladonna's masks and her insatiable desire for vengeance. It is a truth that involves betrayal, murder, depravity -- a truth so chilling that it will pit brother against brother, father against son, and will force Belladonna to ultimately confront the one man who can ultimately either destroy her, or set her free.




The Intentional Transformative Power of Holy Sex


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The Intentional Transformative Power of Holy Sex By: Dr. Joyce Crider-Anderson Most people, especially within religious communities, are afraid to talk about sexual intercourse. When sex is discussed, it is rarely talked about in a meaningful, deep way. Remember: God created sex. So why are we afraid to talk about this wonderful, pleasurable gift He has given us? Limited talk about sex leads to misunderstanding, abuse, and misuse of this God-given gift. To get the conversation started, this book examines God’s original and ongoing purpose in giving mankind sexual intercourse at creation. The Intentional Transformative Power of Holy Sex facilitates discussion, reflection, and ongoing research on sex.




The Hieroglyphics of Space


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'Spatial images', wrote the German cultural theorist, Siegfried Kracauer, 'are the dreams of society. Wherever the hieroglyphics of any spatial image are deciphered, there the basis of social reality presents itself.' But how exactly are these spatial images to be deciphered? Hieroglyphics of Space addresses this question with a series of insightful essays on some of the great metropolitan centres of the world. From political interpretations to gendered analyses, from methods of mapping to filmic representations, and from studies in consumption to economic surveys, the volume offers a range of strategies for reading and experiencing the modern metropolis.