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  Persephone's Pancreas - A Myth &...

  Imé Corkery

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  Experience the raw and unfiltered journey of Imé Corkery as she fearlessly confronts the harsh realities of a rare and agonizing chronic illness in her breathtaking debut collection, Persephone's Pancreas. In this remarkable memoir of creative nonfiction, Imé takes you on an unforgettable odyssey that traverses the chasm between illness and earthly delights. From Netflix binges to the warmth of oxytocin, and from the intimacy of hospital date nights to the touch of the divine, this is a story that will capture your heart and soul. Imé Corkery's brave narrative not only explores the trials and tribulations of living with Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction (SOD), a rare and excruciating chronic illness, but also delves deep into the essence of love, both human and mythological. As you embark on this medical journey alongside our resilient heroine, you'll witness the escalating trials, the strengthening of drugs, and the profound descent into a world of myth. Persephone's Pancreas is a profound exploration of love, pain, and the intricate dance between the two. If you've ever experienced the rawness of human emotions, this poetic masterpiece is a must-read, offering solace and inspiration to all who seek the light in the darkest of times. 
  Harrowing, sharp-witted, tender, raw and necessary, this is an indelible account from a poet with the sheer nerve to keep testifying, even when ‘pain is at its zenith.’ Persephone’s Pancreas is a collection from a writer who deserves the title heroine. - Tracey Slaughter  
  Persephone's Pancreas draws us skin to skin with chronic pain...sensory detail, myth and the everyday, to find the things needed to survive the liminal and lost zones of a long ‘sick girl summer.’- Aimee-Jane Anderson-O’Connor

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  Steps Forward - Based on a True...

  Christina Fanelli

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  Rosa Santori has always been a rebel, refusing to conform to the limitations placed upon her. But when a car accident changes her life forever, she must fight for survival and find a new path forward. 
  As a psychology intern at Remington Hospital, Laura Falifax is eager to prove herself. But her husband's resentment and sabotage threaten to hold her back. 
  When Laura meets Rosa, their worlds collide, and they both find themselves in a place where struggle becomes motivation. But can they overcome their differences and work together, or will life's obstacles hinder their growth?

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  Rhyme A Dozen A - Paintings - 12...

  Wharton Edith, Madox Ford, Anne...

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  ‘A dime a dozen’ as known in America, is perhaps equal to the English ‘cheap as chips’ but whatever the lingua franca of your choice in this series we hereby submit ‘A Rhyme a Dozen’ as 12 poems on many given subjects that are a well-rounded gathering, maybe even an essential guide, from the knowing pens of classic poets and their beautifully spoken verse to the comfort of your ears. 
   
  01 - A Rhyme A Dozen - 12 Poems, 12 Poets, 1 Topic - Paintings - An Introduction 
  02 - Portrait d'une Femme by Ezra Pound 
  03 - Botticlelli’s Madonna in the Louvre by Edith Wharton 
  04 - To a Beautiful Female Portrait by Henry Alford 
  05 - Before a Painting by James Weldon Johnson 
  06 - The Portrait by Ford Madox Ford 
  07 - Her Portrait Immortal by Richard Le Gallienne 
  08 - On a Portrait of Dante by Giotto by James Russell Lowell 
  09 - Sonnet 83 - I Never Saw That You Did Painting Need by William Shakespeare 
  10 - An Inscription for Zheng Shujin's Painting by Qiu Jin 
  11 - I Would Not Paint a Picture by Emily Dickinson 
  12 - To the Painter, To Draw Him a Picture by Robert Herrick 
  13 - To the Painter of an Ill Drawn Picture of Cleone by Anne Kingsmill-Finch

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  Macbeth

  William Shakespeare

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  How far would you go to claim power?
  
  Macbeth is one of William Shakespeare's most intense and haunting tragedies. Set in medieval Scotland, the play follows the rise and fall of Macbeth, a nobleman whose ambition is awakened by a prophecy—and driven to murder by desire for power and fear of losing it.
  
  As Macbeth and Lady Macbeth descend into paranoia and madness, Shakespeare explores the corrosive effects of unchecked ambition, guilt, and moral corruption. Witches, visions, and dark symbolism create an atmosphere of relentless tension and psychological horror.
  
  This gripping tragedy examines power, fate, conscience, and the price of betraying one's humanity.
  
  Inside this eBook, you'll experience:
  
  A fast-paced tragedy filled with suspense and violence
  
  One of literature's most compelling portrayals of ambition
  
  Supernatural elements that deepen psychological terror
  
  A timeless warning about the cost of power
  
  Widely studied and performed, Macbeth remains essential reading for students, theater lovers, and readers of classic drama.
  
  Step into a world where ambition devours the soul. Buy now and experience Shakespeare's darkest tragedy.

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  She Found Blue

  Fatma Karmostaji

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  This collection of poems tells the story of a young girl, starting from the point of childhood innocence to her journey of friendships and early experiences of love and heartbreak, all leading her to the realization that she was looking for love in all the wrong places.

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  The Divine Comedy

  Dante Alighieri

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  "Midway upon the journey of our life, I found myself within a forest dark, for the straightforward pathway had been lost."
  
  Embark on the ultimate pilgrimage of the human soul. Written while in exile, Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy is a towering achievement of world literature, a three-part journey that explores the totality of human experience, sin, and redemption. Guided by the Roman poet Virgil and the idealized Beatrice, Dante travels through the three realms of the afterlife in a quest to understand the justice and love of the divine.
  
  The Architecture of Justice: In Inferno, witness the meticulous "contrapasso"—the symbolic retribution where the punishment fits the crime. From the lustful swept by eternal storms to the treacherous encased in ice, Dante's vision of Hell is as terrifying as it is intellectually profound.
  
  The Path to Enlightenment: Ascend through Purgatorio, a realm of hope and effort, where the weight of worldly sin is slowly washed away. Finally, soar into Paradiso, where Dante transcends the physical world to explore the celestial spheres of heaven. Here, the poem transforms into a breathtaking work of light, geometry, and philosophical wonder, culminating in a vision of the "Love that moves the sun and the other stars."
  
  A Universal Masterpiece: The Divine Comedy is more than a religious text; it is a political satire, a romantic tribute, and a scientific encyclopedia of medieval thought. It remains the definitive map of the human conscience and one of the most beautiful poems ever composed.
  
  Walk the path of the soul. Purchase "The Divine Comedy" today and experience the height of the Western imagination.

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