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This book traces the conversion of wealth into political influence through vote-buying and of the transformation of political influence back into wealth.
The Marble Faun of Grey Gardens is Jerry Torre's touching and at times haunting memoir about his teenage days as caretaker of Grey Gardens, the now-celebrated mansion chronicled in the iconic documentary Grey Gardens and two feature-length films. The book, co-written with film historian Tony Maietta, is a behind-the-scenes look at "Big Edie" and "Little Edie" and their bizarre and reclusive life of squalor amidst the tremendous wealth of East Hampton, the family bond that developed between Jerry and them, and the day everything was turned upside down forever with the arrival of documentary filmmakers Albert and David Maysles. What begins as a teenager coming upon what he assumed was an old, abandoned house takes on new dimensions when suddenly Edie appears on the porch draped in a shower curtain with an apron tied around her head. "You must be the Marble Faun," she tells the stunned Jerry. Rather than chasing him away as he at first feared, she invites Jerry to meet her mother upstairs. So begins a strange, unusually close friendship with the two women as Jerry takes on the task of volunteer gardener, often sleeping in their living room and staying out of mother-daughter arguments. The Marble Faun of Grey Gardens is Jerry's look back on the filming of Grey Gardens but also how the notoriety the movie achieved changed his life along with the Beales's.Voir livre
Here’s how to break free from the bonds of codependency so you can become your best self and thrive in life. Do you give too much in your relationships that you’ve started to lose your sense of self? Does your loved one always rely on you for help, but refuse to reciprocate your efforts whenever you need them? Do you care so much about their feelings to the point where it impacts your life choices? These are just some of the signs that you might be in a codependent relationship. Other signs include disrespecting your decisions, blaming you for things that aren’t your fault, and making you hesitate to express your needs. Let this book help you recover from codependency, rebuild yourself, and live a life that is true to your values and beliefs. Inside, you will discover:How you develop a codependent personality — and the first step to recovering from codependency10 symptoms of codependency — know which symptoms you have and need to work onWhat narcissism is and why narcissists attract those with a codependent personalityHow to set boundaries to build a sense of security and stop others from taking advantage of youWhat you can do to free your mind from intrusive thoughts so you can stop them from dragging you downHow to communicate what you feel without offending the other person And much more. This guide also offers self-reflection activities to help you increase your self-awareness and allow you to identify and release repressed emotions… empowering you to live your life according to your authentic self.If you want to overcome codependency so you can allow yourself to grow and become your best self, then scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button right now.Voir livre
As a young child Diana Wichtel lives in Vancouver, Canada. Her mother is a Catholic New Zealander, her father a Polish Jew who miraculously survived the Holocaust by jumping through the window of a train bound for the Treblinka death camp. When Diana' s thirteen, her life changes dramatically: her mother whisks her and her two siblings to New Zealand to live. Their father is to follow. She never sees him again. Many years later she sets out to discover what happened to him. The search becomes an obsession as she painstakingly uncovers information about his large Warsaw family and their fate at the hands of the Nazis, scours archives across the world for clues to her father' s disappearance, and visits the places he lived. This unforgettable narrative is also a deep reflection on the meaning of family, the trauma of loss, and the insistence of memory. It asks the question: Is it better to know, or more bearable not to?Voir livre
This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. What if the only thing standing between you and the life you want… is your ability to do the things you don’t want to do? Most people wait for motivation. High achievers don’t. They’ve trained themselves to act—especially when it’s uncomfortable. In this brutally honest, no-fluff audiobook, How to Do the Things You Hate Doing takes you inside the real reason you procrastinate, self-sabotage, and avoid the hard stuff… and gives you the tools to finally break through. You’ll learn why getting started feels like a punch in the gut, how your brain tricks you with false stories, why perfectionism is just procrastination in disguise, and how to beat fear, shame, and doubt before they shut you down. This book doesn’t teach discipline like a drill sergeant. It builds it like a muscle—simple steps, real momentum, lasting change. Perfect for anyone who’s tired of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or behind. Whether you’re building a business, working on your health, tackling that project you keep putting off, or just trying to show up for your own life—this audiobook will give you the mindset and mechanics to take action when it matters most. Listen now and become the kind of person who gets the hard stuff done — no matter what.Voir livre
Journey into the mystical and magical world of Hoodoo—from its African origins to its development in America.Hoodoo was a secret craft created by enslaved Africans in America to protect them from harm with the help of higher beings and their ancestors.It evolved from various traditional African religions and practices, and in the American South, incorporated elements of indigenous botanical knowledge. These practices taught believers how to invoke the blessings of spirits and deities through persuasion powers, herbs, rituals, spells, talismans, roots and nature.In this book you will discover historical facts, real stories and practices that prove the might of Hoodoo. Plus you will learn essential conjurer’s tools for creating a bridge between the elements and spirits to open a doorway into the spiritual world.All of this and much more including:Hoodoo History Uncovered—African Origins & The Transatlantic Slave TradeGetting Started—From Black Magic to Conjuring, Spell Casting and MoreA Practice of Evil? Harmful Intent?—Myths and Facts revealedRootworking, Herbs and Natures Elements to Heal, Manifest and ProtectVoodoo vs How Hoodoo is Different and Common Misconceptions and Truths UncoveredMagical Tools of The Trade Explained—Gris Bags, Talismans, Candles, Powders and MoreAncestral Rituals and Harnessing The Cemetery Powers (communicate with the spirits for success, good fortune and healing)And much, much moreIf you're interested in the history, spells, rituals and you want to know all about this fascinating craft then join us on a journey into the mystical world of Hoodoo.Begin your journey with this book!Voir livre
First published in 1925, set 'one Wednesday in mid-June', Mrs Dalloway charts the lives of several characters across a day in London. While Clarissa Dalloway goes about preparing for a high-society party she is to host that evening, pondering on her childhood and marriage, nearby Septimus Warren Smith, a First World War veteran, is plagued with memories of the war and of his friend who never returned. Weaving a multitude of voices and eras into one, dressed in the most beautiful of language, Mrs Dalloway has earned its reputation as one of the most iconic novels of the twentieth century and great successes of Modernist fiction. This edition also contains 'Mrs Dalloway in Bond Street', the short story upon which the novel is modelled.Voir livre
