When most people think that "little girls should be seen & not heard" a noisy riotous scream can be revolutionary But that's not the case anymore (Cis Het White) Girls aren't supposed to be virginal passive objects but Poly-Styrene-like sirens who scream back in spectacularly noisy & transgressive ways as they " Lean In" Resilience is the new neoliberal feminine ideal real women overcome all the objectification & silencing that impeded their foremothers Resilience discourse incites noisy damage like screams so that it can be recycled for a profit It turns the crises posed by avant-garde noise feminist critique & black aesthetics into opportunities for strengthening the vitality of multi-racial white supremacist patriarchy (MRWa SP) Reading contemporary pop music
- Lady Gaga Beyonce Calvin Harris
- with & against political philosophers like Michel Foucault feminists like Patricia Hill Collins & media theorists like Steven Shaviro Resilience & Melancholy shows how resilience discourse manifests in both pop music & in feminist politics In particular it argues that resilient femininity is a post-feminist strategy for producing post-race white supremacy Resilience discourse allows women to " Lean In" to MRWa SP privilege because their overcoming & leaning-in actively produce blackness as exception as pathology as death The book also considers alternatives to resilience found in the work of Beyonce Rihanna & Atari Teenage Riot Updating Freud James calls these pathological diseased iterations of resilience "melancholy" Melancholy makes resilience unprofitable that is incapable of generating enough surplus value to keep MRWa SP capitalism healthy Investing in the things that resilience discourse renders exceptional melancholic siren songs like Rihanna's " Diamonds" steer us off course away from resilient "life" & into the death

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This book reveals the key traits of those who emerge stronger from challenges helps you train your brain to withstand the stresses of daily life & presents an approach to an effective career reboot 144 pages Harvard Business Review ...

For Resilience Engineering 'failure' is the result of the adaptations necessary to cope with the complexity of the real world rather than a breakdown or malfunction The performance of individuals & organizations must continually adjust to current conditions & because resources & time are finite such adjustments are always approximate This definitive new book explores this groundbreaking new development in safety & risk management where 'success' is based on the ability of organizations groups & individuals to anticipate the changing shape of risk before failures & harm occur Featuring contributions from many of the worlds leading figures in the fields of human factors & safety Resilience Engineering provides thought-provoking insights into system safety as an aggregate of its various components subsystems software organizations human behaviours & the way in which they interact The book provides an introduction to Resilience Engineering of systems covering both the theoretical & practical aspects It is written for those responsible for system safety on managerial or operational levels alike including safety managers & engineers (line & maintenance) security experts risk & safety consultants human factors professionals & accident investigators ...

Jim Shore&s Fun with Friends collection for the Disney Traditions range features enchanting Disney Princesses along with their beloved diminutive pals Prince Naveen charms Tiana in this delightful new addition from The Princess & the Frog This figurine is made from resin Packed in a branded gift box Unique variations should be expected as this product is hand painted Not a toy or children&s product Intended for adults only ...

Facing challenges in your relationships career health or well-being? Worried important life goals seem to be slipping away? Whether you're faced with day-to-day irritations or facing a larger setback sometimes life can test your strength & endurance But there is a simple & effective way to building your resilience in the face of adversity making sure that you can bounce back from them stronger than ever before & go on to achieve your goals & lead a happier more fulfilled life The step-by-step guide takes you through how to build your everyday resilience From powerful lessons on the effects of our thoughts emotions relationships & self-care to tips on setting goals that genuinely motivate & turning challenges on their heads this book makes the road to success & happiness easy &
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- enjoyable It features a practical & easy-to-follow four-week plan to shift negative habits & change how you face challenges for life

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Three resin monkeys with a quirky design sat on top each other all with varying expressions The top monkey can be seen with a toilet plunger on its head & with some small plastic spectacles The middle monkey is holding the toilet roll holder with its hand covering its eyes Whilst the bottom monkey has the other two sat on top of it & has its hand covering its mouth The model is finely hand painted & boasts high amount of detail across the exterior The toilet roll holder moves laterally in the monkeys hand toilet rolls are easily put on the holder Measurements W33cm x D26cm x H103cm The base diameter is 26cm ...

Assorted Resin Penguins 65cm A cute mix of festive themed resin penguins dressed up in red hats & scarves Sweet little figures to add to any Traditional themed home at Christmas 65cm x 4cm in size Sold in an assortment of 2 priced per penguin ...

Heaven Sends has fast become one the UK's leading wholesalers of fabulously quirky gifts stylish home accessories & seasonal decorations? not just Christmas! Renowned unique design & quirky products all at extraordinary value for money ...

Heaven Sends has fast become one the UK's leading wholesalers of fabulously quirky gifts stylish home accessories & seasonal decorations? not just Christmas! Renowned unique design & quirky products all at extraordinary value for money Resin Chicken Dimensions 75x 4x 10cm ...

Resistance to the Pod Leadership has come apart The Grove has been destroyed but so has the Pod Minister Quinn Bea & Alina separately must embark on a perilous journey across the planet's dead landscape in search of the rumoured resistance base Sequoia The welcome they receive at Sequoia is not what they expect & soon they are facing a situation that seems as threatening as that of the Pod inhabitants Meanwhile the former Pod Minister's son Ronan is beginning to have his doubts about the regime but as a member of an elite force he is sent out of the pod to hunt down the Grove's survivors In a world in which the human race is adapting to survive with little air the stakes are high This action-packed sequel to Breathe is every bit as nail-biting & satisfying as its predecessor
- visionary storytelling of the highest quality
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