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  Under the Rose

  Anatole France, Michael Corday...

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   THE greater part of the unpublished remains of Anatole France consists of Dialogues which he intended to entitle Under the Rose. 
  He liked that old-fashioned expression. In the course of an essay on the Emperor Julian in Life and Letters, he says : 
  “ One evening I heard Monsieur Renan say under the rose, ‘ Julian ! Why, the man was a reactionary.’ ” 
  But nowadays the phrase is seldom used, and its real significance is almost forgotten. The big dictionaries of the day know it not. 
  He had, as a matter of fact, begun to write these Dialogues just after the war, and he had, no doubt, been prompted to enroll them beneath the emblem of Peace. The reader will observe in due course how one of his characters alludes to this auspicious date. “ Let us celebrate tog'ether,” so the words run, “ in these days of peace and repose, here beneath the sacred olive, the serene orgies of metaphysics. Let us drink our fill of wisdom.”

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  The Peanut Factory

  Deborah Price

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  A coming-of-age memoir about a young woman and her friends squatting in abandoned houses in London in the late 70s during the emerging counterculture scene.
  Set in South London (Crystal Palace), Deborah mingled with some of the biggest names to emerge from the scene. She booked The Damned's first show, served pints to Johnny Rotten, and attended a backyard gig from King Kurt.
  Squat life was sex, drugs and punk rock but it wasn't all fun and games. The Peanut Factory shows Deborah navigating a male-dominated scene, moving every few months and living with drug dealers, sex workers, people on the run, and working-class kids like her.
  Despite the chaos, the squatters were a family. They were kids creating their own rules. Making art. Living life on the fly. The Peanut Factory is an ode to the youthful rebellion of the 1970s and to London itself.
  'A window into a time of raw energy and rough edges, Deb Price paints a vivid picture of life in the squats of South London. By turns amusing and alarming, but always engaging, we accompany a teenager as she navigates her way to womanhood in a sub-culture on the margins.' - Allie Rogers, author of Little Gold and Tale of a Tooth

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  She Rides - Chasing Dreams...

  Alenka Vrecek

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  AT FIFTY-FOUR, Alenka Vrecek’s life was spiraling out of control—and she was running out of time to follow through on a long-forgotten dream. 
  She Rides is Alenka’s deeply personal memoir of her 2,500-mile solo bikepacking pilgrimage along the spine of the snow-covered Sierra Nevada and into  
  the hostile desert mountains and plains of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula. Stripped of self-pity and infused with a good dose of humor, her account of her journey 
  —a voyage across emotional, physical, and cultural boundaries—is a galvanizingwake-up call for anyone who wants to follow their own deeply buried  
  dreams . . .and reclaim their life. 
  A gripping account of small-scale adventure and self-discovery.” 
  —Kirkus reviews 
  “Alenka Vrecek invites us to sit side-saddle as she rides from Tahoe to the tip of Baja, battling headwinds and heartache, illness and injury, and others’ ideas of who and how a fifty-four-year-old woman should be. Gripping, wise, and snort-coffee-out-your-nose funny, She Rides will make you want to drop everything, get good and lost, and find your way back home.” 
  —Brian Benson, author of Going Somewhere 
  “A universal story of healing, hope, grit, and determination. Alenka’s bike trip from Tahoe to Baja is a heroine’s journey that will hold you in its grip. But it’s also a love story—about knowing what matters most and finding your way back home.” 
  —Valerie Andrews, editor of Reinventing Home and author of A Passion for this Earth

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  The Agatha Christie Collection

  Agatha Christie

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  This ebook collection contains the following works of Agatha Christie:The Mysterious Affair at Styles Track 1 to 13The Secret Adversary Starts Track 14 to 42The Murder on the Links Track 43 to 70The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim Track 71The Adventure of the "Western Star" Track 72The Tragedy at Marsdon Manor Track 73The Million Dollar Bond Robbery Track 74The Adventure of the Cheap Flat Track 75The Mystery of the Hunter's Lodge Track 76The Kidnapped Prime Minister Track 77The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb Track 78The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman Track 79The Case of the Missing Will Track 80The Chocolate Box Track 81The Veiled Lady Track 82The Lost Mine Track 83The Affair at the Victory Ball Track 84 to 89The Adventure of the Clapham Cook Track 90The Cornish Mystery Track 91 to 98The The Kidnapping of Johnnie Waverly Track 99The Double Clue Track 100The  Adventure of the King of Clubs Track 101 to 105The Lemesurier Inheritance Track 106 to 113The Mystery of the Plymouth Express Track 114 to 119The Submarine Plans Track 120The Market Basing Mystery Track 121The Curious Disappearance of the Opalsen Pearls Track 122

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  Augustus - Biography of Octavian...

  Kelly Mass

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  Caesar Augustus, originally known as Gaius Octavius, was the first Roman Emperor and one of the most transformative figures in world history. Born into an affluent plebeian family, he belonged to an ancient and influential equestrian branch of the gens Octavia. His path to power began under extraordinary circumstances. Following the assassination of his maternal great-uncle, Julius Caesar, in 44 BC, Octavius was named in Caesar's will as his adopted son and successor. This inheritance not only granted him the prestigious name of Caesar but also gave him control over Caesar’s vast estate and the loyalty of his legions. These legions played a pivotal role in his rise to power, securing his place as one of the most powerful individuals in Roman history. 
  In the aftermath of Caesar's assassination, the Roman Republic was plunged into chaos, and Octavius, together with Mark Antony and Marcus Lepidus, formed the Second Triumvirate to avenge Caesar's death and secure their political dominance. This alliance, however, was marred by internal strife and competing ambitions. After their victory over Caesar’s assassins at the Battle of Philippi in 42 BC, the Triumvirs divided the Republic’s territories among themselves. Yet, the unity that had characterized their alliance quickly began to erode, as their personal and political ambitions led to inevitable conflict. Lepidus was soon sidelined, and in 36 BC, Antony’s support began to wane, leading to the climactic Battle of Actium in 31 BC. The defeat of Antony, coupled with the subsequent suicide of both Antony and his ally Cleopatra, left Octavian as the undisputed ruler of Rome.

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  The Mystery of Life - You Are...

  Jakub Tencl

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  "The Mystery of Life" is a profound journey through 12 chapters, highlighting Jakub's personal experiences and spiritual growth. To achieve a state of "happiness," often referred to as "inexhaustible bliss," one must embark on the path of self-realization. This journey leads to a deeper understanding of our place in the universal scheme of things. At this pivotal moment, we recognize the decisive distinction between the "mind" and the "physical body." Embracing our innate abilities and talents propels us toward true enlightenment.

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