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  The Practical Seductress - How I...

  Sue Camaione

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  The Practical Seductress: How I Learned to Take My Hat and Run 
  By Sue Camaione | Narrated by Sue Camaione | Published by Audiobook Publishing Services 
  Step into the unapologetically bold and deeply personal memoir of Sue Camaione, a woman determined to defy societal expectations and embrace her own sexual and emotional freedom. In The Practical Seductress: How I Learned to Take My Hat and Run, Sue takes listeners on an exhilarating journey through the wild landscapes of self-discovery, passion, and survival during the transformative 1970s and ’80s. 
  With humor, courage, and vulnerability, Sue recounts her rebellious coming-of-age story:Challenging her religious upbringing and school norms while questioning societal double standards.Embarking on a cross-country odyssey to redefine her identity, encountering love, heartbreak, and sexual awakening.Experiencing orgasmic liberation in the Rocky Mountains, the complexities of open marriage in San Diego, forbidden intimacy in Boston, and more. 
  This is not just a memoir—it’s a raw and honest exploration of what it means to survive life’s unpredictable paths, break free from social norms, and embrace the beauty and risks of sexual freedom. Narrated by the author herself, Sue Camaione’s voice brings her incredible journey to life, enhanced by immersive sound design featuring background music, Foleys, and SFx, creating a rich and dramatic listening experience. 
  Published by Audiobook Publishing Services, The Practical Seductress is an unfiltered and captivating snapshot of a woman’s quest to reclaim her independence and joy in a time of profound cultural change."

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  Space Crone

  Ursula K. Le Guin

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  Winner of the Locus Award 2024 for Non-Fiction  
   
  Ursula K. Le Guin witnessed and contributed to many of the twentieth century’s rebellions and upheavals, including women’s liberation, the Civil Rights movement and US anti-war and environmental activism. Spanning fifty years of her life and work, Space Crone brings together Le Guin’s writings on feminism and gender for the first time, offering new insights into her imaginative, multispecies feminist consciousness: from its roots in deep ecology and philosophies of non-violence to her self-education about racism and her writing on motherhood and ageing.

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  The American Presidents - A...

  Harry Montgomery

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  The Founding Presidents of the United States played a pivotal role in shaping the early direction of the nation. Their leadership laid the groundwork for the establishment of a new republic and the principles that would guide the country for generations. George Washington, the first President, set the tone for the presidency itself. His leadership during the Revolutionary War had earned him widespread admiration, and when the new government was formed, Washington was unanimously chosen as the first leader of the United States. His presidency established many of the precedents for the executive branch, including the creation of a Cabinet, the two-term limit, and the peaceful transfer of power. 
  Washington’s leadership was tested with several challenges during his presidency, most notably the issue of neutrality in foreign affairs. As tensions rose between France and Great Britain, Washington carefully navigated the country through these conflicts, urging the nation to avoid entanglement in European wars. His Farewell Address warned against permanent foreign alliances and political factions, offering advice that would resonate throughout American history. Washington’s decision to step down after two terms also set a significant precedent that would shape the expectations of future presidents. 
  Following Washington’s tenure, John Adams became the second President of the United States. A Federalist and a key figure in the early American Revolution, Adams had been a vocal advocate for independence and the formation of a strong central government. His presidency, however, was marked by political divisions and foreign policy struggles. The most notable event during his administration was the Quasi-War with France, which resulted from tensions over the French Revolution and the actions of the French government against American shipping.

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  Golden Lily - 10 Years On -...

  Lijia Xu

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  Golden Lily is the fascinating autobiography from Asia's first ever dinghy sailing gold medallist. It tells of her learning to sail and becoming a full-time athlete at just 10 years old. At that age Lijia Xu was taken away from her parents and enrolled in the gruelling Chinese training regime, a programme meticulously prescribed across all sporting disciplines to catapult the nation's talented youngsters to international champions. It is a rare insight into a shocking world of relentless physical training and unquestioning mental compliance. Lijia's honest and heart-felt account takes you on her journey from physical disabilities and debilitating injuries to learning to think for herself, eventually going on to achieve her dream of becoming an Olympic gold medallist. Now, ten years since its first publication, Lily has updated the story. She tells of her third and final Olympic campaign at Rio 2016 and then training to be a sports journalist and covering Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 as a reporter. Lijia opens up about her secret relationship with her English coach and their subsequent marriage, as well as talking about her post-Olympic sailing including IMOCA 60s, M32s, J80s and Waszps. This is an inspirational story of a young woman's will to succeed despite all that her background threw at her.

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  Rousseau Kant and Voltaire - A...

  Secrets of History

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  Are you curious about the intellectual roots of modern Western thought?  
  Do you want to learn about the thinkers who transformed the way we view ourselves, society, and the world around us? 
  If so, look no further than this comprehensive history of The Enlightenment Thinkers. 
  In this book, you will delve deep into the philosophical ideas of six of the most influential thinkers of the 17th and 18th centuries: Descartes, John Locke, Rousseau, Kant, Voltaire, and Adam Smith. 
  You will discover the impact of their ideas on the development of modern philosophy, economics, politics, and culture. 
  You will explore Descartes' revolutionary ideas about mind and body. 
  Locke's concepts of natural rights and the social contract. 
  Rousseau's theories on the nature of society and the role of the individual. 
  Kant's notions of reason and morality. 
  Voltaire's advocacy for tolerance and freedom of thought, and Adam Smith's contributions to the field of economics. 
  Through engaging and accessible prose, you will gain a deep understanding of these great thinkers and their legacies. Whether you are a student of philosophy, history, or economics, or simply a curious reader, this book will enrich your understanding of the ideas that have shaped the modern world. 
  So if you want to explore the intellectual roots of modern Western thought and gain a comprehensive understanding of the Enlightenment thinkers, order your copy of this book today.

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  Bully Able Leader - The Story of...

  George G Loving

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  This USAF pilot’s memoir “masterfully describes the progress of the war . . . [and] superbly chronicles the many close-support and interdiction missions.” —Air & Space Power Journal    This action-packed account by an American pilot and squadron commander in the Korean War reveals just what it was like to fly the F-80 Shooting Star against MiGs and ground targets. Using the radio call sign of “Bully Able Leader,” Lieutenant General George G. Loving flew 112 combat missions in five major campaigns from 1950–1951.  This well-written, first-hand account of life in the cockpit of a USAF fighter jet will appeal to aviation enthusiasts and military history buffs alike.   “Valuable insights of the flying environment that earmarked this first war of extensive use of jet combat aircraft.” —Col. Joe McCue, USAF (Ret.), Air Power History

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