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The Rise and Fall of Adam and Eve. A Story of Humanity’s Fears, Desires, and Responsibilities The story of Adam and Eve modestly occupies about fifty lines in the Scriptures, yet it holds astonishing paradoxes: a man and a woman, born as adults and unashamed of their nakedness, a talking serpent-tempter, a tree whose fruits grant the knowledge of good and evil. PhD and humanities professor Stephen Greenblatt tells a tale full of unimaginable scenes and events that has troubled philosophers and thinkers for centuries — it has been analyzed, discussed, and interpreted — literally and allegorically. The Empire of Depression. A Global History of a Destructive Disease Just 150 years ago, the word “depression” described only a pessimistic mood. However, in the mid-20th century, new Western mental health treatments spread around the world. Today, the diagnosis of “depression” is given to every 25th person on our planet. This book attempts to compile all the crucial information about depression that will help comprehend the scale of the epidemic and suggest possible paths to overcome it. The Thirst for Freedom. Ethics, Aesthetics, and Erotica Tinto Brass is one of the most provocative figures in the Italian cultural scene. This autobiography aims to dispel myths surrounding the director's persona. The book offers a behind-the-scenes look at Tinto Brass’s film sets and reveals the key milestones of his creative path. After all, Tinto Brass's films not only introduced a new approach to erotic aesthetics but also became vivid statements about freedom, enlightenment, and society.