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  Leonardo Da Vinci

  Geoffrey Giuliano

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  Leonardo da Vinci stands among the most extraordinary individuals in human history. Painter, inventor, engineer, anatomist, architect, scientist, and philosopher, he embodied the spirit of the Renaissance more completely than perhaps any other figure of his age. His relentless curiosity and remarkable range of talents transformed him into a symbol of human creativity and intellectual achievement. 
   
  Born in Vinci, Italy, in 1452, Leonardo received artistic training in Florence before establishing himself as one of the leading minds of Renaissance Europe. Though celebrated for masterpieces such as Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, his interests extended far beyond art. His notebooks reveal investigations into anatomy, flight, engineering, geology, optics, and countless other subjects, many centuries ahead of their time. Leonardo's work reflected a belief that observation and knowledge were inseparable. He studied the natural world with extraordinary precision, recording ideas and designs that continue to fascinate scholars, scientists, and artists. Although many of his inventions were never built during his lifetime, they demonstrated an imagination that seemed to anticipate future generations. 
   
  This biography traces Leonardo's journey from the workshops of Renaissance Italy to his place as one of history's most admired geniuses. Drawing upon historical records, correspondence, notebooks, and contemporary accounts, it explores the achievements, discoveries, and enduring legacy of a man whose influence extends across art, science, and culture. More than five centuries after his death, Leonardo da Vinci remains the very definition of the universal genius.

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  Anathema - From their pens to...

  Alexander Kuprin

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  Alexander Kuprin was born in Narovchat, Penza in Russia on 7th September 1870. 
  At 3 his Father died and he and mother moved to Moscow. By 10 he was enrolled at the Second Moscow Military High School and there his interest in literature began. The Alexander Military Academy followed and two years later he was a sub-lieutenant and posted to an Infantry Regiment for a further four years. 
  Despite his duties he was a now a keen writer and published his first short story at this time. His military duties also garnered him experiences for his breakthrough work ‘The Duel’.  Leaving the military he left for Kiev to work for local newspapers.  He continued to publish both stories and novels and by 1901 he was in St Petersburg becoming part of a group that included Chekhov, Ivan Bunin, Maxim Gorky and Leonid Andreyev.  
  In the years that followed further controversial works and acclaim followed.  His comments on the regime meant he was also put under secret police surveillance.   
  As World War I erupted, Kuprin opened a military hospital but was then given command of an infantry company in Finland. He was soon discharged on grounds of ill health.  
  The October Revolution saw him praise Lenin, but he warned that the Bolsheviks threatened Russian culture and might cause further widespread suffering to the peasants.  As Civil War raged he took his family to Helsinki and then on to Paris. 
  Exile saw his talents decline further and his succumbing to alcoholism. He became lonely and withdrawn. The family's poverty increased his malaise.   
  In May 1937, the Kuprin’s returned to Moscow.  He now saw his work published but wrote almost nothing new.  In 1938 his health rapidly deteriorated.  Already suffering from a kidney problems and sclerosis, he had now developed cancer of the oesophagus.  
  Alexander Kuprin died on 25th August 1938.

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  All These Things Added -...

  James Allen

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  What if you discovered that the riches of life—both material and spiritual—are within your reach, waiting to be embraced? 
  James Allen’s inspiring collection of essays weaves together themes of personal ambition, ethical living, and spiritual wisdom. Adapted for today’s reader, it demonstrates how genuine prosperity and inner peace grow from the seeds of right thinking, self-discipline, and unwavering faith in your higher purpose. 
  What You’ll Discover in This Modern Translation:The synergy between moral integrity and personal successTechniques for manifesting abundance in all areas of lifeThe importance of vision, gratitude, and constructive thoughtsEncouragement to strengthen your spiritual and ethical foundations 
  Imagine living each day guided by clarity of purpose, confident that your ambitions serve both personal fulfillment and the greater good. James Allen shows you the path toward a life enriched by harmony and abundance. 
  Embrace the fullness of life. Get your copy now and begin your journey toward holistic prosperity.

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  Life Without Jurisdiction - The...

  Alabama Exposure Accountability

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  Life Without Jurisdiction shows what happens before someone ever walks through the prison door. 
  The Alabama Solution showed what happens inside Alabama's prisons. 
  This is what happens before someone ever walks through the door. 
  It may be the more disturbing story. 
  Murray Lawrence Jr. is serving life without parole for a murder he did not commit. 
  There was no physical evidence connecting him to the crime. No DNA. No weapon. No witness who ever placed him there. What the State had instead was a man who confessed to the killing, changed his story only after investigators offered him a way out, and named Murray in the version that saved him. 
  This book lays out that record in full. The coercion. The suppressed evidence. The case for Murray's innocence that the courts have never had to answer. 
  There is also a legal question still open. This book follows it all the way to its conclusion. 
  The record does not require belief. 
  It requires attention.

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  King Arthur's Death - The...

  Michael Smith

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  King Arthur's Death, commonly referred to as the Alliterative Morte Arthure, is a Middle English poem written in Lincolnshire at the end of the 14th century. A source work for Malory's later Morte d'Arthur, it is an epic tale which documents the horrors of war, the loneliness of kingship and the terrible price paid for arrogance.
  The poem tells of the arrival of emissaries from Imperial Rome demanding that Arthur pay his dues as a subject. Arthur's refusal leads him on a quest to confront his foes and challenge them for command of his lands.
  His venture is not without cost. Although he defeats the Romans, his decision to leave Mordred at home to watch over his realm and guard Guinevere, his queen, proves to be a costly one. He must now face Mordred for control of his kingdom – a conflict ultimately fatal to the pair of them.
  Combining heroic action, insight into human frailty and great attention to contemporary detail, King Arthur's Death is not only a lesson in effective kingship, it is also an astonishing mirror on our own times, highlighting the folly of letting stubborn dogma drive political decisions.

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  We're All in This Together - So...

  Tom Papa

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  This program is read by the author."In 37 short essays comedian Tom Papa reminds listeners that life's absurdities are here to stay and that everyone is doing the best they can. His tone and delivery are comforting, heartwarming, even therapeutic."- AudioFile Stand-up is all well and good, but observational humor that’s funny and warm may work best in books.  And Tom Papa, whose loyal audiences are packed with “date night” couples of all ages, has perfected the form. In We're All In This Together, Papa’s thirty-seven short essays tackle these universal American topics, among others:–Love for Your First Car (“To Buy or Lease”)–The Truth about Personal Hygiene (“How You Know When It’s Time to Go”)–Date Nights (“Will You Go Out with Me?”)–Unfamiliar Hotel Rooms (“Why Nothing Works”)–Pets (“Cats–Ancient Menace”)–Drinking (“There’s no Cure for a Hangover”)–Ducking your Family, even Though you Love Them (“The Lesson of Mark Twain’s Cigars”)Tom Papa’s books make readers laugh, but–crucially–feel better about themselves while doing it.  And while there’s thematic overlap with Papa’s stand-up, with a couple of exceptions, all the writing here is fresh for our book.A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.

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