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  The Cooking of Books

  Ramachandra Guha

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  It is not often that an author and his editor strike up a relationship which survives forty years of epistolary exchanges and intellectual sparring.  
  The strangely enduring and occasionally fractious friendship which developed between the famously outspoken historian Ramachandra Guha and his reticent editor Rukun Advani is the subject of this quite eccentric and thoroughly compelling literary memoir. 
  It started in Delhi in the early 1980s, when Guha was an unpublished PhD scholar, and Advani a greenhorn editor with Oxford University Press. It blossomed through the 1990s, when Guha grew into a pioneering historian of the environment and of cricket, while also writing his pathbreaking biography of Verrier Elwin. Over these years Advani was Guha’s most constant confidant, his most reliable reader. He encouraged him to craft and refine the literary style for which Guha became internationally known – narrative histories which have made vast areas of scholarship popular and accessible. 
  Four decades later, though he no longer publishes his books, Advani remains Guha’s most trusted literary adviser. Yet they also disagree ferociously on politics, human nature, and the shape of their commitment to India. They usually make up – because it just wouldn’t do to allow such an odd relationship to die. 
  Built around letters and emails between an outgoing and occasionally combative scholar and a reclusive editor prone to private outbursts of savage sarcasm, this book is never short of the kind of wit, humour, and drollery that has been strangled by contemporary political correctness. 
  In THE COOKING OF BOOKS, Ramachandra Guha presents an autobiography that is a testament to the power of reading, criticism, and language in shaping personal and historical narratives. It's a best-seller in the non-fiction genre, offering a unique perspective on the disciplines of the publishing industry in Asia. 
  For fans of Ron Chernow (Titan), Amartya Sen (Home in the World), Jonathan Eig (Ali), Walter Isaacson (Invent and Wander), and Sanjeev Sanyal (Land of seven rivers). 
  HarperCollins 2024

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  Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael...

  Bright Summaries

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  Unlock the more straightforward side of Kensuke's Kingdom with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!This engaging summary presents an analysis of Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo, an exciting adventure novel in which a young boy named Michael is swept overboard during a storm while sailing around the world with his family, and left stranded on a desert island with his pet dog. However, he soon crosses paths with the island's only other inhabitant: an irascible Japanese man named Kensuke. Despite the many differences between them, Michael and Kensuke soon become fast friends, but both of them will have to choose between their peaceful life on the island and the uncertainty of returning to civilisation… Michael Morpurgo is one of Britain's most popular and prolific writers of children's fiction, and served as the Children's Laureate between 2003 and 2005.Find out everything you need to know about Kensuke's Kingdom in a fraction of the time!This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:• A complete plot summary• Character studies• Key themes and symbols• Questions for further reflectionWhy choose BrightSummaries.com?Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

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  ADHD Money

  Tina Mathams

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  Eliminate the overwhelm and stay on track with your money goals. 
   
  If you struggle with the time and energy needed to manage your money, you’re not alone. So much financial advice is geared toward neurotypical brains. From checking your bank account to impulse spending and budgets that just don’t work out … It’s time to find the strategies that will help you manage your money in a way that suits your brain. 
   
  ADHD Money is an empowering personal finance guide. In this book, you’ll learn how and why those with ADHD (and other neurodivergent conditions) often feel frustrated by finances. You’ll discover tips that work for your interest-based nervous system by using key motivation factors. And you’ll get practical, psychology-based tools and worksheets to help you keep going and achieve your money goals. 
   
  Full of engaging, step-by-step exercises, this book will help you: 
   
  identify your money values and refresh your money mindset 
   
  create an ADHD-friendly spending plan and approach budgeting in a way that works for you 
   
  try new methods for paying off debts and saving money 
   
  combine money tasks with strategies like body doubling, gamifying and habit stacking 
   
  achieve your long-term plans 
   
  The reality is that money and budgeting isn’t always easy. But with ADHD Money, you’ll discover how to take control, keep the spark alive and follow through on your financial dreams. Author Tina Mathams of @theadhdaccountant shares the hacks that will help you keep going and create your own money success.

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  Burned by Billionaires - How...

  Chuck Collins

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  Recently, it has become increasingly evident that extreme concentrations of wealth and power have profound impacts on our politics, but extreme inequality's influence on our daily lives—and our futures—has been vastly overlooked.In Burned by Billionaires, author and a senior scholar at the Institute for Policy Studies in Washington, DC, Chuck Collins chronicles how the actions of the top .01% have severe consequences for the rest of us. Collins takes down the "myth of meritocracy," unraveling how the rich rig the game in their favor, resulting in a concentration of wealth in the hands of a tiny (but growing) class of billionaires—leading to intense income and political polarization. Collins charts this economic, social, and ecological destruction and shows how these effects manifest in every facet of our society. 
   
  Collins argues that perhaps, worst of all, the concentration of wealth and power is leading to political hijacking, undermining the democratic principle that our votes matter equally. This book is an urgent call-to-action and road map to a more equitable society, where everyone has access to the resources that will allow them to thrive. Burned by Billionaires offers a pointed prescription for taking power back from the billionaire class and achieving the shared prosperity that comes from a healthy and equal society.

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  Tamed by the Police Officer (Gay...

  Archer Vale

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  “I don’t need handcuffs to control you—all it takes is a chastity cage.” 
  It began with a cavity search. 
  The police officer is convinced I committed the crime, and he says he knows how to interrogate guys like me. He locked me into chastity and forced me to my knees. 
  Every morning, he brings me into the interrogation room and repeats the process. I’m trying to maintain my innocence, but I’m starting to feel strange. The thought of his seed makes me salivate. Am I developing an addiction? 
  He’s wearing me down. My willpower is slipping away… 
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  CONTAINS EXPLICIT GAY SEXUAL CONTENT. 
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  Clandestine Cabals - History's...

  John Harpoon

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  Throughout history, secret societies have captivated the human imagination, their names whispered in shadowy corners, their rituals shrouded in secrecy. These clandestine groups, often operating in the hidden recesses of society, have been associated with the most significant events in world history, from political upheavals to revolutions. Despite the efforts of many to uncover their mysteries, much of what we know about them remains speculative, fueling a fascination that spans generations. But what drives this intrigue? Is it the promise of power, knowledge, or the allure of forbidden truths that draws people to these societies? 
  Secret societies are as old as civilization itself. From the ancient mystery schools of Egypt and Greece to the modern-day shadow organizations influencing global events, these groups have often been at the forefront of societal change, albeit behind the scenes. They are typically defined by their closed membership, strict initiation rites, and exclusive access to knowledge or practices that the outside world is not privy to. This secrecy has often been a point of both fascination and suspicion. Some view these societies as forces of good, safeguarding wisdom or advancing human progress, while others see them as dark, insidious entities working behind closed doors to manipulate world events for their own gain. 
  The historical roots of these secret organizations stretch back to times when religious, political, or philosophical beliefs were closely guarded. Ancient societies, such as the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, established mystery schools where knowledge was passed down only to those deemed worthy. These teachings often involved esoteric wisdom, such as alchemy, astrology, or sacred geometry, and were believed to hold the key to unlocking hidden truths about the universe and humanity's place within it.

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