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The Rise and Fall of Adam and Eve. A Story of Humanity's Fears, Desires, and Responsibility The story of Adam and Eve modestly occupies about fifty lines in Scripture, yet it holds astounding paradoxes: a man and a woman, born adults and unashamed of their nakedness, a talking serpent-temptor, a tree whose fruit grants knowledge of good and evil. Dr. Stephen Greenblatt, a philosopher and professor of humanities, tells a story full of unimaginable scenes and events that has troubled philosophers and thinkers for centuries - it has been analyzed, discussed, and interpreted - both 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, by the mid-20th century, new Western methods of mental health treatment spread around the world. Today, the diagnosis of 'depression' is assigned to every 25th person on our planet. This book attempts to gather all the most important information about depression, which will help to comprehend the scale of the epidemic and suggest possible paths to overcome it. The Thirst for Freedom. Ethics, Aesthetics, and Eroticism 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 allows readers to peek behind the scenes with Tinto Brass and learn about the key milestones of his creative journey. After all, Tinto Brass's films not only presented a new approach to erotic aesthetics but also became vibrant expressions of freedom, enlightenment, and society.