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The story of a thwarted love affair between a young Englishwoman attentive to bourgeois social conventions and an agnostic non-conformist capable of 'seeing' the reality hidden behind appearances.
November 26, 2008. Ten terrorists, armed with guns, grenades, and improvised explosive devices, slip past coastal security cordons on India's western seacoast in a fishing trawler. They board a rubber dinghy and disembark at Machhimar Nagar, Colaba, Mumbai. Over the next three agonizing days, India's 'Maximum City' is brought to its knees as the fidayeen wreak unprecedented havoc at pre-selected landmarks, holding India's commercial capital hostage. The 26/11 attacks, as they are now known, is widely regarded as the world's first hybrid terrorist attack. The attackers achieved through this long-drawn siege what Al Qaeda did through the high-visibility mass-casualty attack of September 11, 2001. The response to this attack was the first instance of all three wings of the Indian armed forces coming together to fight terror. The attacks tested the mettle of India's elite counter-terrorist force, the National Security Guard Black Tornado, as the operation was called by the NSG, is the story of these men called into action in the desperate hours following the most sensational terrorist attack the country has ever seen. Sandeep Unnithan puts together a blow-by-blow account of the terrorist strike and how the siege of Mumbai was thwarted by India's security forces.Ver libro
The story of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis, who became an international hero for his courage and selflessness.Ever since he was a young boy growing up on the streets of Staten Island, New York, Michael Ollis wanted to be a soldier. Inspired by his father, who fought in Vietnam, Mike’s deep desire to serve was cemented on the day his beloved city was attacked. From 9/11 onward, Mike’s one and only mission was to save lives.After two tense combat deployments, Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis earned the US Army’s coveted Ranger tab and set his sights on the perilous mountains of eastern Afghanistan. On August 28, 2013, Mike was suddenly caught in the middle of a massive and unprecedented Taliban assault on a coalition military base. Rather than retreat to his bunker, Mike decided to fight. He then encountered a Polish army officer who needed his help.Despite being surrounded by enemy fighters while running low on ammunition, Mike promised the foreign soldier that no matter what, he would have his back. For his final act of bravery, Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis would not only receive the Distinguished Service Cross from his own country, but the highest honor that Poland can bestow upon an allied soldier.As an American warrior, Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis had all of our backs. This vivid and visceral account of Mike’s selfless 24-year journey will motivate us to “live like Mike” by always putting family, friends and country first.A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.Ver libro
What does it mean to seek truth? How does divine wisdom guide the soul to enlightenment? The Dialogue of the Savior is one of the most profound and symbolic texts of the Gnostic tradition. This ancient work presents a spiritual conversation between the Savior and his disciples, exploring the mysteries of the cosmos, the soul’s journey, and the path to divine truth and liberation. Now available in a clear, modern translation, this edition brings the poetic beauty and deep insight of this sacred dialogue to today’s listener. What you'll discover inside: • Conversations with the Divine – Teachings from the Savior on truth, wisdom, and spiritual enlightenment • The Journey of the Soul – The soul’s ascent from the material world to the divine light • Spiritual Self-Discovery – Gnostic insights on awakening to one’s true nature and inner freedom • A Window into Gnostic Mysticism – Explore the unique spiritual vision of early Christian Gnosticism Whether you’re a seeker of ancient wisdom, a student of early Christianity, or someone exploring the deeper meaning of life, The Dialogue of the Savior offers timeless guidance and inspiration. Start your journey today—and uncover the transformative wisdom of this mystical conversation.Ver libro
In the plainest of terms, baseball scouts are tasked with seeing the future—a distant future, at that. Baseball's long developmental arc leaves room for plenty of twists and turns on the way to The Show. Some prospects shoot like arrows toward their projected potential, while others fizzle out or chart an unexpected course. Joey Votto was a lightly scouted high schooler out of Ontario. Charlie Blackmon was once coveted for his left arm more than his offensive potential. Mookie Betts "lost interest in the draft" as he went unselected round after round. Jacob deGrom refused to relinquish his role as a shortstop. Lorenzo Cain never even put on a baseball glove until high school—and then wore it on the wrong hand. Smart, Wrong, and Lucky explores how first impressions measure up to their aftermaths: the draft, years of progression, and for a talented few, major-league success. MLB.com writer Jonathan Mayo profiles a diverse range of modern stars and looks at them through the eyes of those who noticed them first as prospects. Featuring exclusive interviews with scouts, players, coaches, and more, this fascinating collection of origin stories is an ode to baseball's endless possibilities.Ver libro
Anton Pavlovich Chekhov was born on 29th January 1860 in Taganrog, on the south coast of Russia. His family life was difficult; his father was strict and over-bearing but his mother was a passionate story-teller, a subject Chekhov warmed to. As he later said; ‘our talents we got from our father, but our soul from our mother’. At school Chekhov was distinctly average. At 16 his father mis-managed his finances and was declared bankrupt. His family fled to Moscow. Chekhov remained and eked out a living by various means, including writing and selling short sketches to newspapers, to finish his schooling. That completed and with a scholarship to Moscow University obtained he rejoined his family. He was able to help support them by selling satirical sketches and vignettes of Russian lifestyles and gradually obtained further commissions. In 1884, he qualified as a physician and, although it earned him little, he often treated the poor for free, he was fond of saying ‘Medicine is my lawful wife, and literature is my mistress.’ His own health was now an issue as he began to cough up blood, a symptom of tuberculosis. Despite this his writing success enabled him to move the family into more comfortable accommodation. Chekhov wrote over 500 short stories which included many, many classics including ‘The Kiss’ and ‘The Lady with a Dog’. His collection ‘At Dusk’ won him the coveted Pushkin Prize when was only 26. He was also a major playwright beginning with the huge success of ‘Ivanov’ in 1887. In 1892 Chekhov bought a country estate north of Moscow. Here his medical skills and money helped the peasants tackle outbreaks of cholera and bouts of famine. He also built three schools, a fire station and a clinic. It left him with less time for writing but the interactions with real people gained him detailed knowledge about the peasantry and their living conditions for his stories. His most famous work, ‘The Seagull’ was received disastrously at its premiere in St Petersburg. It was later restaged in Moscow to highlight its psychological aspects and was a huge success. It led to ‘Uncle Vanya’, ‘The Three Sisters’ and ‘The Cherry Orchard’. Chekhov suffered a major lung hemorrhage in 1897 while visiting Moscow. A formal diagnosis confirmed tuberculosis and the doctors ordered changes to his lifestyle. Despite a dread of weddings the elusive literary bachelor quietly married the actress Olga Knipper, whom he had met at rehearsals for ‘The Seagull’, on 25th May 1901. By May 1904 with his tuberculosis worsening and death imminent he set off for the German town of Badenweiler writing cheerful, witty letters to his family and assuring them his health was improving. On 15th July 1904 Anton Chekhov died at Badenweiler. He was 44.Ver libro
What if the lost gospels revealed a truth too dangerous for history to remember? The Nag Hammadi Scriptures is a transformative collection of ancient spiritual texts—rediscovered in the Egyptian desert in 1945—that unveil hidden teachings from the early Christian and mystical traditions. This audiobook delivers a powerful modern translation of these writings, once buried to protect a radical message: that divine knowledge lies within you. What you’ll discover inside: • The Gospel of Thomas – Secret sayings of Jesus focused on awakening and self-realization • The Gospel of Truth – A profound vision of cosmic love and the soul’s return to divine wholeness • The Secret Book of John – A hidden creation narrative involving divine realms, archons, and gnosis • The Thunder, Perfect Mind – A divine voice that blends paradox, poetry, and revelation • The Gospel of Philip – Mystical insights into the sacred union of soul and spirit • More Than 50 Gnostic Texts – Including The Apocalypse of Peter, Zostrianos, and The Tripartite Tractate This audiobook is an essential companion for spiritual seekers, scholars of early Christianity, and those craving deeper answers about the soul’s origin and destiny. Listen now and uncover the mysteries that challenge dogma and reveal the divine spark within you.Ver libro
