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  KNOW ABOUT "EMPEROR YAO" - He...

  Saurabh Singh Chauhan

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  This is small part of introduction of the book: Welcome, dear reader, to a journey through the annals of time, where the threads of history weave together to reveal the remarkable tale of Emperor Yao. As we embark on this adventure, we shall traverse the vast landscapes of ancient China, unearthing the legacy of a man who stands as one of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, a luminary figure whose virtues illuminated an era long past. Imagine, if you will, the distant mists of antiquity, when empires were yet to be forged, and civilizations were in their tender infancy. In this age of wonder and discovery, Emperor Yao emerged, leaving an indelible mark upon the tapestry of humanity. Our journey commences by peering through the mists of time, into the heart of ancient China. This storied land, replete with emerald valleys and winding rivers, was a cradle of culture, innovation, and aspirations. Here, amidst the rustling leaves and flowing waters, Emperor Yao's story unfurls.

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  The Colony - Faith and Blood in...

  Sally Denton

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  On the morning of November 4, 2019, a caravan of women and children was ambushed by masked gunmen on a desolate stretch of road in northern Mexico controlled by the Sinaloa drug cartel. Firing semi-automatic weapons, the attackers killed nine people and gravely injured five more. The victims were members of the LeBaron and La Mora communities—fundamentalist Mormons whose forebears broke from the LDS Church and settled in Mexico when their religion outlawed polygamy in the late nineteenth century. The massacre produced international headlines for weeks, and prompted President Donald Trump to threaten to send in the US Army. 
   
   
   
  In The Colony, Sally Denton delves into the complex story of the LeBaron clan. Their homestead—Colonia LeBaron—is a portal into the past, a place that offers a glimpse of life within a polygamous community on an arid and dangerous frontier in the mid-1800s, though with smartphones and machine guns. Rooting her narrative in written sources as well as interviews with anonymous women from LeBaron itself, Denton unfolds an epic, disturbing tale that spans the first polygamist emigrations to Mexico through the LeBarons' internal blood feud in the 1970s and up to the family's recent alliance with the NXIVM sex cult, whose now-imprisoned leader, Keith Raniere, may have based his practices on the society he witnessed in Colonia LeBaron.

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  From the Mountain’s Edge: A True...

  Ed Jackson

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  A True Story Of Risk, Resilience and Survival 
  After a life-changing neck injury left him paralysed, Ed Jackson defied the odds to walk again. Driven by a renewed perspective on life and determination to push his limits, Ed set out to climb Himlung Himal—a 7,126-meter peak deep in Nepal’s Himalayas. But as the climb unfolded, what began as a daring expedition quickly became a test of survival. 
  Joined by fellow climbers Ben, Beetle, Arron, and their guide Bigraj, Ed faced extreme conditions—treacherous glaciers, near-misses, and snowstorms that prevented the team from summiting. When altitude sickness forced Ben to turn back, Ed made a fateful decision just meters from the top, realising that success wasn’t about reaching the summit but knowing when to stop. As they descended, the true danger revealed itself. 
  Stranded on the side of the mountain with no shelter, minimal food and water, and fading hope, the team endured a harrowing night, unsure if rescue would ever come. Isolated in the freezing wilderness, they confronted not only the unforgiving elements but their own fears, doubts, and vulnerabilities. With Bigraj’s courageous efforts and a helicopter rescue arriving the next day, the climbers narrowly escaped with their lives. 
  From the Mountain’s Edge is more than a tale of adventure. It’s a powerful story of resilience in the face of overwhelming adversity, the bonds forged through teamwork, and the courage it takes to recognise when a goal has stopped serving you. As Ed reflects on the perilous journey and the emotional toll it took, this book becomes a profound meditation on the strength it takes to walk away—and the lessons that come from facing life’s greatest challenges head-on. 
  Ed Jackson's From the Mountain’s Edge is a Sunday Times bestselling book that chronicles his journey from paralysis to scaling the Himalayas. This inspirational autobiography is a powerful blend of mountaineering, travel, and self-help, making it a must-read for those seeking motivation and a fresh perspective on life. 
  For fans of Sophie L Morgan (Driving Forwards), Nims Purja (Beyond Possible), Rachel Murphy (Loose Head), Levison Wood (The Art of Exploration), and Jerry Grayson (Film Pilot). 
  HarperCollins 2025

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  I Can Give You Anything But Love

  Gary Indiana

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  The long-awaited memoir from one of the most acclaimed radical writers in American literature. Described by the London Review of Books as one of "the most brilliant critics writing in America today," Gary Indiana is a true radical whose caustic voice has by turns haunted and influenced the literary and artistic establishments. 
   
   
   
  With I Can Give You Anything but Love, Gary Indiana has composed a literary, unabashedly wicked, and revealing montage of excursions into his life and work—from his early days growing up gay in rural New Hampshire to his escape to Haight-Ashbury in the post-summer-of-love era, the sweltering 1970s in Los Angeles, and ultimately his existence in New York in the 1980s as a bona fide downtown personality. Interspersed throughout his vivid recollections are present-day chapters set against the louche culture and raw sexuality of Cuba, where he has lived and worked occasionally for the past fifteen years. Connoisseurs will recognize in this—his most personal book yet—the same mixture of humor and realism, philosophy and immediacy, that have long confused the definitions of genre applied to his writing. Vivid, atmospheric, revealing, and entertaining, this is an engrossing book and a serious contribution to the genres of gay and literary memoir.

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  The Rusted Tea Box

  Estee Perchik Sery

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  A Heartbreaking Saga of War, Separation, and the Unbreakable Bonds of Sisterhood 
  "Poignantly captures the long-term effects of displacement, not just physically but emotionally. The trauma of exile is not something easily left behind." — Earle Abrahamson, PhD 
  January 1939. Two months after Kristallnacht (The Night of Broken Glass), sisters Elsie (7) and Rose (5) are torn from their mother’s arms and placed on the Kindertransport to London—a promise of safety that becomes a journey of unimaginable loss.A Story of Survival, Separation, and SecretsThe Kindertransport’s Forgotten Children: Follow Elsie and Rose as they arrive at Liverpool Station, exhausted and terrified—only to be separated upon arrival.A Genetic Mystery: Decades later, Rose’s son is diagnosed with a rare disorder, and Elsie may hold the key to his mother’s hidden past.Historical Depth: A meticulously researched portrayal of Jewish refugees during WWII, the Kindertransport, and the scars of displacement.Emotional Resonance: A testament to sisterly love, resilience, and the enduring pain of separation.Dual Narration: Claire Glover and Dan Levy bring Elsie and Rose’s voices to life with heart-wrenching authenticity. 
  Published by Audiobook Publishing Services, The Rusted Tea Box is more than a novel—it’s a haunting exploration of war’s invisible wounds and the ties that endure across lifetimes.

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  Twelve Words

  Carmen Jones, Catherine Proctor

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