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Erotic Bundles – Arousing Adventures for Adults12 stories. Bold passion. Endless thrills.Step into a collection of seductive tales crafted to awaken your senses. From daring encounters to intimate moments of forbidden desire, every story promises heat, temptation, and excitement.Provocative. Addictive. Irresistible.
At the turn of the 20th century, Maria-Luisa Moresco was not like most Italian women of her time. She was driven to achieve her professional aspirations when others looked for a happy and healthy family and a peaceful environment to call home. But when multiple tragedies struck – earthquakes and storms, unexpected deaths, World War II, broken relationships, even murders – she, and later her daughter Chiara, were forced to find a way forward despite their irreplaceable losses. Against the backdrop of a Europe in constant turmoil, their survival instincts, persistence, and resilience became their path forward. Discover more about these astounding, complicated, talented women in The Road to Moresco.Mostra libro
Greeks were history’s great men of thought. John Haaren has collected stories from the lives of thirty famous Greek men, detailing the rise, Golden Age, and fall of Greece. Among these men are Aristotle, Ptolemy, Ulysses, Pericles, and Alexander the Great. Children will be delighted to read and understand why the scope of Greek accomplishment is still known today as the “Greek Miracle.” This book provides a great introduction to ancient Greece, not only for children, but for adults who missed out on a classical education. The title (originally given when the book was first published in 1904) is a little misleading, as the book introduces gods and goddesses, as well as talking about the famous heroes and leaders of the former nation. However, the book is a very good resource to help both adults and children understand references in literature and elsewhere to these individuals who have had influence on our own stories and government.Mostra libro
Change your life. Discover the transformative power of resilience and self-discovery of Inner Wealth. This compelling memoir is a testament to the strength of the human spirit, chronicling Helen Harrison's journey from the depths of grief and adversity to a life rich in purpose and inner fulfilment. This book offers a raw and honest account of her experiences, exploring the complexities of relationships, suicide, adoption and the relentless pursuit of self-worth. In this powerful narrative, Helen shares the pivotal moments that shaped her, from growing up in New Zealand, the heartbreaking suicide of her siblings to finding her birth family. These events forced her to confront her deepest fears and ultimately led her to a profound inner transformation. Through her story, Helen reveals how she cultivated an unshakeable sense of inner wealth-a wealth not measured by material possessions, but by self-knowledge, self-love, and a deep connection to purpose. Now a successful coach, speaker, and advocate for mental health, Helen Harrison dedicates her life to helping others find their own path to healing and empowerment. With candid reflections and actionable insights, Inner Wealth is not just a memoir-it's a guide for anyone seeking to turn their pain into purpose and live a life of true abundance. Helen's journey is a testament to the resilience that lives within us all. Her story will inspire you to embrace your own challenges, uncover your inner wealth, and step into the life you were always meant to lead.Mostra libro
"Horror at Sea" returns! More nautical nightmares: from a ship’s terrifying encounter with something monstrous in Demons of the Sea; to a tale of murder with a touch of maritime superstition in The Jonah. "There’ll be restless nights for thee, upon these seven seas..." Contents: Demons of the Sea by William Hope Hodgson A ship's encounter with something monstrous. The Boat on the Beach by Kadra Maysi Strange was the woman who came down to the boat at night. Table for Two by Arthur Leo Zagat It was just the sea you heard. The Voice in the Dawn by William Hope Hodgson A strange voice greets the crew at dawn. The Horror in the Hold by Frank Belknap Long A tale of the old 'adventurous' days. The Seven Seas Are One by Allison V. Harding The Captain's fate was coming. Drowned Argosies by Jay Wilmer Benjamin The Volcania had gone down. Sea Curse by Robert E. Howard The baneful force of an old woman’s curse. The Horror at Martin's Beach by H. P. Lovecraft A horrifying creature killed by sailors at sea. The Harbor of Ghosts by M. J. Bardine The ghosts of ships that had foundered. When the Sea Gives Up Its Dead by Robert Peery The mariners came up out of the sea. The Jonah by Guy Pain A murder, with a touch of maritime superstition. A Tropical Horror by William Hope Hodgson A ship attacked by a monstrous sea creature. Bells of Oceana by Arthur J. Burks Something deadly in the uncharted waters. Death of the Kraken by David H. Keller In the Sargasso Sea are many monsters.Mostra libro
“Brazenly entertaining. . . . It summons to the page a Broadway voice like no other.”—Los Angeles Times “[An] erudite and affably self-conscious memoir of the creative process.”—Vulture An intimate portrait of a genius: the late Stephen Sondheim in a series of illuminating and deeply personal interviews from the last years of his life—conversations that show the composer-lyricist as he has likely never been seen before. In 2017, New Yorker staff writer D.T. Max began working on a major profile of Stephen Sondheim that would be timed to the eventual premiere of a new musical Sondheim was writing. Sadly , that process – and the years of conversation – was cut short by Sondheim’s own hesitations, then the global pandemic, and finally by the great artist’s death in November 2021. Now, Max has taken the raw version of these conversations and knit them together into an unforgettable work of literature and celebration. Finale reveals Sondheim—a star who disliked the spotlight—at his most relaxed, thoughtful, sardonic, and engaging, as he talks about work, music, movies, family, New York City, aging, the creative process, and much more. Max brings you into the room and gives you a front row seat for their unusual and intimate three-year-long “pas de deux.” The two bond, spar, separate, and reunite, as Max elicits from Sondheim a candor and vulnerability he seldom displayed in public. This is a unique portrait of an artist in his twilight, offering remarkable insight into the mind and heart of a genius whose work changed American musical theater and popular culture forever.Mostra libro
A feminist reinterpretation of the myths surrounding Cleopatra casts new light on the Egyptian queen and her legacy The siren passionately in love with Mark Antony, the seductress who allegedly rolled out of a carpet she had herself smuggled in to see Caesar, Cleopatra is a figure shrouded in myth. Beyond the legends immortalized by Plutarch, Shakespeare, George Bernard Shaw, and others, there are no journals or letters written by Cleopatra herself. All we have to tell her story are words written by others. What has it meant for our understanding of Cleopatra to have had her story told by writers who had a political agenda, authors who distrusted her motives, and historians who believed she was a liar? Francine Prose delves into ancient Greek and Roman literary sources, as well as modern representations of Cleopatra in art, theater, and film. She challenges the common narratives driven by orientalism and misogyny and offers a new interpretation of Cleopatra’s history from the lens of our own era.Mostra libro
