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  Intermezzo

  Mihailo Kotskubinsky

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  For all its brevity, Intermezzo is a beautiful and deeply profound piece, rightfully considered Kotsubinsky's best work. It speaks of an artist's ongoing struggle to create in the midst of life and all its good, bad, and ugly aspects. It also acknowledges the need to escape and reset - but emphasizes this as a temporary measure only.

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  The Conservation of Natural...

  Theodore Roosevelt

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  Many consider Theodore Roosevelt to be America’s most conservation-minded president. Throughout his presidency, he worked to preserve endangered animals and their habitats. In this 1907 speech to Congress, he states, “The conservation of our natural resources and their proper use constitute the fundamental problem which underlies almost every other problem of our national life.” Read this speech to experience Roosevelt’s conservationist fervor firsthand. 

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  Tomorrow's Here Today -...

  Ian Broudie

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  A Louder than War Book of the Year A Waterstones Book of the YearA Rough Trade Book of the YearA Resident Book of the Year 'All Ian Broudie's great gifts as a songwriter - melody, vulnerability, empathy, hope - turn out to be in his prose too. A lovely read' - DAVID BADDIEL'Full of heart and sparkling melancholy' - THE IFew musicians have lived a musical life as rich as the songwriter and producer Ian Broudie.From recording the glorious uplifting psychedelic pop of his band the Lightning Seeds to producing bands like Echo & the Bunnymen and the Fall, Ian has journeyed from the energy and potential of the 1970s punk scene to the madness of '90s indie - and out the other side.Throughout nearly fifty years of making music, he has had a front-row seat working with generations of fantastic musicians in the creation of countless groundbreaking records. In Tomorrow's Here Today, he reveals what he has learnt about creativity, how to work with musicians touched by genius and what it is like to stumble through an exploding industry without losing sight of your dreams.Along the way, Ian shares how he wrote the million-selling album Jollification and how - along with the comedians David Baddiel and Frank Skinner - he wrote and recorded the only single in chart history to reach number one in the UK on four separate occasions. 'Three Lions' has since become the undisputed unofficial anthem of English football, soundtracking heartbreaking defeats as well as the wondrous victories of the Lionesses.Following 2022's long-awaited Lightning Seeds comeback, Ian reflects on a life of cosmic adventures spent in thrall to the power of music.

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  Demetrius - Sacker of Cities

  James Romm

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  A portrait of one of the ancient world’s first political celebrities, who veered from failure to success and back again 
   
  The life of Demetrius (337–283 BCE) serves as a through-line to the forty years following the death of Alexander (323–282 BCE), a time of unparalleled turbulence and instability in the ancient world. With no monarch able to take Alexander’s place, his empire fragmented into five pieces. 
   
  Capitalizing on good looks, youth, and sexual prowess, Demetrius sought to weld those pieces together and recover the dream of a single world-state, with a new Alexander—himself—at its head. He succeeded temporarily, but in crucial, colossal engagements—a massive invasion of Egypt, a siege of Rhodes that went on a full year, and the Battle of Ipsus—he came up just short. He ended his career in a rash invasion of Asia, and he became the target of a desperate manhunt only to be captured and destroyed by his own son-in-law.

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  Beyond Good and Evil

  Friedrich Nietzsche

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  Embark on a provocative exploration of morality and philosophy with "Beyond Good and Evil" by Friedrich Nietzsche, now available as a captivating audiobook. In this groundbreaking work, Nietzsche challenges conventional notions of morality and invites listeners to question long-held beliefs about good and evil. 
  Through a series of aphorisms and philosophical reflections, Nietzsche delves into the complexities of human nature, morality, and the pursuit of truth. He encourages readers to embrace their individuality, reject herd mentality, and strive for self-mastery in a world dominated by conformity and mediocrity. 
  Perfect for fans of existential philosophy and critical thinking, "Beyond Good and Evil" offers a thought-provoking journey into the depths of the human psyche. Whether you're a seasoned philosopher or a newcomer to Nietzsche's ideas, this audiobook provides a stimulating exploration of existential themes and ethical dilemmas. 
  So, if you're ready to challenge your beliefs and expand your understanding of morality and existence, start listening to "Beyond Good and Evil" today and embark on a transformative journey of philosophical inquiry.

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  Harlem Godfather - The Rap on My...

  Mayme Hatcher Johnson, Karen E....

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  The first and only full biography on legendary Harlem gangster Bumpy Johnson, who was depicted in the movies Cotton Club, Hoodlum and American Gangster 
   
  Al Capone may have ruled Chicago. Lucky Luciano may have run most of New York City. But from the 1930s to the late 1960s, when it came to Harlem, the undisputed king of the underworld was Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson. 
   
  Bumpy was a man whose contradictions are still the root of many an argument in Harlem. But there is one thing on which both his supporters and detractors agree: In his lifetime, Bumpy was the man in Harlem. 
   
  Harlem Godfather: The Rap on My Husband, Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson is the first complete biography of a man who for years was Harlem's best kept, and most cherished, secret. 
   
  There is also a full chapter on Madame Stephanie St. Clair, the infamous Harlem numbers banker who instigated the famous fight with Jewish mobster Dutch Schultz. 
   
  The book is written by Bumpy's widow, Mayme Johnson, and details not only his criminal life but also his personal life. 
   
  This book also details Bumpy's relationship with Harlem dope dealer Frank Lucas, who has called himself Bumpy's right-hand man but was—according to Mrs. Johnson—little more than a flunky.

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