The LGBT agenda for too long has been dominated by pragmatic issues like same-sex marriage & gays in the military It has been stifled by this myopic focus on the present which is short-sighted & assimilationist Cruising Utopia seeks to break the present stagnancy by cruising ahead Drawing on the work of Ernst Bloch Jose Esteban Munoz recalls the queer past for guidance in presaging its future He considers the work of seminal artists & writers such as Andy Warhol Le Roi Jones Frank O& Hara Ray Johnson Fred Herko Samuel Delany & Elizabeth Bishop alongside contemporary performance & visual artists like Dynasty Handbag My Barbarian Luke Dowd Tony Just & Kevin Mc Carty in order to decipher the anticipatory illumination of art & its uncanny ability to open windows to the future In a startling repudiation of what the LGBT movement has held dear Munoz contends that queerness is instead a futurity bound phenomenon a "not yet here" that critically engages pragmatic presentism Part manifesto part love-letter to the past & the future Cruising Utopia argues that the here & now are not enough & issues an urgent call for the revivification of the queer political imagination ...

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Come & meet some adorable characters in this special bind-up of four illustrated Puppy Tales by Jenny Dale Crumble & Custard love food
- but when these puppy twins go to a big party their love for food could land them in big trouble Gus the Greedy Puppy eats anything
- from chocolate-chip cookies to shoes! Now Gus's snacking habit has got him into trouble as he's guzzled down something seriously valuable Or has he? In Lily the Lost Puppy Lily's family are moving house But there is a terrible mix-up & she's been left behind Will Lily ever find her way home Spot the Sporty Puppy is always running & leaping But when he decides to join his owner's school sports day Spot is in for a spot of trouble Featuring stories about Labradors a Jack Russell & a Dalmatian the canine adventures in Crumble & Custard & Other Puppy Tales are sure to become firm favourites with any dog lover!

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What really happened in the centuries of conflict between Europe Russia China America & the peoples of the Muslim world This groundbreaking book is the first to address the catastrophic results of centuries of conflict imperialism & colonialism by the global north-China Russia Europe Britain & America-in the Muslim world We see this legacy in the flood of refugees collapse of institutions terrorism & widespread misery Military force regime change & aid have failed because we have not understood the region's history-or our own role in it To move toward peace & security we must understand the causes of turmoil Focusing half a century of experience as a historian policy planner diplomat & businessman William R Polk explains in this authoritative work the deep hostilities that today convulse this part of the world He deals with the entire Muslim world from Nigeria to Indonesia & from the dawn of Islam to the rise of the Islamic State & explains how the dangers arose that we & the Muslims face & how the dangers can be dealt with ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Action adventure set in Medieval England Elizabeth of Cooke (Joanna Pacula) an aide to King Richard returns home from the Crusades to find her castle ransacked & her young son Peter (Sander Kolosov) kidnapped by outlaw Grekkor (Rutger Hauer) & his band of marauders As she searches for her son Elizabeth meets other women also seeking revenge on Grekkor United in their hatred they join forces to become the Warrior Angels The women capture Luke (Arnold Vosloo) Grekkor's second in command & use him as bait to set a trap Then as Grekkor launches an assault on Elizabeth's fortress to rescue Luke the Warrior Angels launch a surprise attack Directors Byron W Thompson Format PALRegion Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe Read more about DVD formats) Number of discs 1 ...

This Crusader Shot Glass Set makes a beautiful special gift for any budding knight Supplied as a set of four each shot glass is shaped like a riveted crusaders helmet complete with eye slits & breathing holes Available exclusively from Nemesis Now these shot glasses are beautifully h&-painted ...

With a base surrounded with alternating fleur de lys & crosses the stem rises silver chainmail with a gold chain spiraling upwards around it The body has the appearance of a medieval knights helmet iron plates riveted firmly together The only gap is the eye slit with gold outlining around it ending in the fleur de lys With a removable stainless steel insert for ease of cleaning theres never been a better way to drink like a medieval knight!SPECIFICATIONSCategory Medieval Function Goblets Weight 05000 kg Primary Colour Silver Secondary Colour Gold ...

CRUSADER KINGS II Crusader Kings II explores one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy Medieval Europe is brought to life in this epic game of knights schemes & thrones Features Make your own decisions Nation building is flexible Decide your own form of government the structure of your society trade politics & more The possibilities are endless Use your Monarch Power Experience the new system of monarch power where your choices are influenced by the calibre of the man you have at the top Do you have a warrior King? Then it is time to make war Experience history come to life The great people & personalities of the past are on hand to support you Thousands of historical events guide you creating a unique atmosphere depending on the country you play Engage in Multiplayer Battle against your friends or try co-operative multiplayer mode that allows several players to work together to control a single nation for up to 32 players Featuring hot join enhanced chat new matchmaking server & support for a standalone server EUROPA UNIVERSALIS IV The empire building game Europa Universalis IV gives you control of a nation to guide through the years in-order to create a dominant global empire Rule your nation through the centuries with unparalleled freedom depth & historical accuracy True exploration trade warfare & diplomacy will be brought to life in this epic title rife with rich strategic & tactical depth Features Make your own decisions Nation building is completely flexible & the possibilities are endless Use your Monarch Power Experience the new system of monarch power where your choices are influenced by the caliber of the man or woman you have at the top & will direct the ebb & flow of gameplay Experience history coming to life The great personalities of the past are on hand to support you as you make your mark on thousands of historical events Turn the world into your playground Enjoy hundreds of years of gameplay in a lush topographical map complete with dynamic seasonal effects Experience the all new trade system The trade system adds a new dimension to the great trade empires of the period Gain control of vital trade routes & make the wealth of the world flow to your coffers Bring out your negotiating skills in a deeper diplomatic system Use coalitions royal marriages & support for rebels & explore the possibilities of the new unilateral opinion system ...