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  Lost Recipes and Found Family: A...

  Hang Nguyen

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  When food historian Elena inherits her grandmother’s weathered recipe box, she embarks on a quest to recreate a single, perfect Thanksgiving meal from her childhood. Her journey uncovers long-lost relatives, forgotten family stories of immigration and love, and the profound truth that the most important ingredients in any recipe are memory and connection. This heartfelt memoir weaves together culinary history, genealogical discovery, and personal reflection, exploring how food preserves our heritage and how one holiday meal can illuminate generations of family triumphs, tragedies, and enduring love.

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  Calvin Peete - Golf's Forgotten...

  Gordon Hobson

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  His story is unprecedented in the world of golf. Born to a family of migrant laborers, Calvin Peete dropped out of school in the eighth grade, went to work picking crops, first swung a golf club at the age of twenty-three—and rose to the top of the PGA. 
   
   
   
  In Calvin Peete: Golf's Forgotten Star, Gordon Hobson tells for the first time Peete's incredible story. Hobson recounts how, when Peete joined the lily-white PGA tour in 1976, he stood out from the competition in more ways than one. Peete wasn't raised in country clubs and didn't learn the game at prestigious golf universities. He had a permanently bent left elbow and practiced endless hours in a public park to develop one of the most accurate swings in the history of golf. He endured years of futility and despair, but, eventually, he emerged as the best player on the Tour from 1982–86. 
   
   
   
  Calvin Peete's story is inspiring, but it also reveals the struggles many Black golfers endured even after the Caucasian-only clause was removed from the PGA's bylaws. He may have won twelve championships, played on the US Ryder Cup team twice, and won the prestigious Vardon Award, but the road to success wasn't easy. Calvin Peete: Golf's Forgotten Star shows how, even without the advantages some people are born into, one can find success through hard work, determination, and fortitude.

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  KNOW ABOUT "MAHATMA GANDHI" -...

  Saurabh Singh Chauhan

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  This is small part of the Introduction of the book: Dear reader, as we embark on a journey through the life and legacy of one of history's most extraordinary figures, Mahatma Gandhi. In this biographical exploration, we shall delve into the remarkable events, principles, and philosophies that shaped Gandhi's profound impact on India and the world. Mahatma Gandhi, lovingly referred to as the "Father of the Nation" in India, was a visionary leader whose principles of non-violence, truth, and social justice transcended boundaries and inspired a global movement for change.  His journey, marked by determination, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment, left an indelible mark on the pages of history. 
  Early Life and Education (Chapter 1) introduces us to the formative years of Gandhi, tracing his upbringing and education in Gujarat, India. We'll witness the seeds of his lifelong values taking root and his early encounters with the inequalities that fueled his passion for justice. 
  In The Journey to Becoming Mahatma (Chapter 2), we'll accompany Gandhi as he ventures to South Africa, where he developed his philosophy of Satyagraha or nonviolent resistance. His experiences there laid the groundwork for his transformative role in India's struggle for freedom.

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  Christopher Columbus – Hero or...

  Alan Rogers

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  Christopher Columbus has been celebrated as a heroic explorer and condemned as a ruthless colonizer. But what is the real story? Did he truly discover the New World, or did he simply pave the way for conquest and destruction? 
  This audiobook takes you on a gripping journey through Columbus’s voyages, his encounters with Indigenous peoples, and the lasting effects of his expeditions. Uncover: 
  ✅ The true motivations behind Columbus’s voyage and who really funded it 
  ✅ How Columbus interacted with Native civilizations – and the lasting consequences 
  ✅ The controversial aspects of his rule over new territories 
  ✅ The debate: Should Columbus be celebrated or condemned? 
  Christopher Columbus – Hero or Villain? is a must-listen for history lovers, critical thinkers, and anyone fascinated by the truth behind legendary figures.

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  The Hesiod Collection - The...

  Hesiod

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  The Hesiod Collection presents an essential anthology of ancient Greek literature, showcasing the profound impact of Hesiod's works on the literary and philosophical traditions of the Western world. This collection features three of his most significant texts: "The Works and Days," "The Theogony," and "The Shield of Heracles."In "The Works and Days," Hesiod offers a unique blend of practical advice and moral instruction, addressing the challenges of rural life and the importance of hard work, justice, and piety. Through the lens of agrarian wisdom, he explores themes of human suffering and divine retribution, providing insights into the ethical framework of ancient Greek society."The Theogony" is a seminal text that details the origins and genealogies of the Greek gods, presenting a rich tapestry of mythology. Hesiod's narrative establishes a cosmic order and hierarchy among deities, influencing subsequent mythological thought and serving as a critical source for understanding ancient Greek religion."The Shield of Heracles" although attributed to Hesiod, is a later work that celebrates the heroism of Heracles. It vividly describes the shield crafted by Hephaestus, adorned with intricate imagery that symbolizes the struggles and triumphs of the hero, reflecting the values of bravery and honor in Greek culture.Together, these works form a foundational pillar of Western literature, offering readers a glimpse into the moral, social, and mythological landscape of ancient Greece, while highlighting Hesiod's enduring legacy as a poet and thinker.Contents:Works and days The TheogenyThe Shield of Heracles

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  Russian Short Story The - Volume...

  Maxim Gorky, Ivan Bunin,...

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  The Russian novel has a reputation that is immense, both in narrative and in length.  Unquestionably though the ideas, themes and characters make many novels rightly revered as world class, as icons of literature. 
   
  Perhaps an easier way to enjoy a wider selection of the Russian heritage, with its varied and glorious literary talents, is with the short story.  These gems sparkle and beguile the mind with their characters and narrative, exploring facets of society and the human condition that more Western authors somehow find more difficult to navigate, or to explore, explain and relate to.   
   
  The Russian short story is, in many respects, in a genre of its own.  It is at its captivating best whether it’s an exploration of real-life experiences, through fantasy and fables and on to total absurdity. 
   
  In a land so vast it is unsurprising that it is a world almost unto itself. Cultures and landscapes of differing hues are packed together bound only by the wilful bonds and force of Empire. 
   
  The stories in this collection traverse the decades where one might be a serf under an absolute monarch, and the reality of that was pretty near to slavery, into an emancipation of sorts in the fields, or towns under the despotic will of landowners and the rich into the upheavals of Empire and then the overthrow of the ruling class and its replacement by the communists, who promised equality for all and delivered a society where the down-trodden remained the lowest yet vital cog of the state machine and its will.  
   
  Whilst Tolstoy, Gogol, Dostoevsky, Pushkin and Chekhov are a given in any Russian collection we also explore and include Andreyev, Korolenko, Turgenev, Blavatsky and many others to create a world rich and dense across a sprawling landscape of diverse people, riddled with the class and unfairness in perhaps some of the most turbulent times that Russia has ever experienced. 
   
  01 - The Russian Short Story - Volume 5 - An Introduction 
  02 - About Love by Anton Chekhov 
  03 - Vanka by Anton Chekhov 
  04 - Hide And Seek or Pliatki by Fyodor Sologub 
  05 - In The Steppe by Maxim Gorky 
  06 - Chelkash - Part 1 by Maxim Gorky 
  07 - Chelkash - Part 2 by Maxim Gorky 
  08 - Chelkash - Part 3 by Maxim Gorky 
  09 - Twenty-Six Men and a Girl by Maxim Gorky 
  10 - One Autumn Night by Maxim Gorky 
  11 - Her Lover by Maxim Gorky 
  12 - The Servant by S T Semyonov 
  13 - Son by Ivan Bunin 
  14 - Kasimir Stanislavovitch by Ivan Bunin 
  15 - Gentle Breathing by Ivan Bunin 
  16 - The Outrage by Alexander Kuprin 
  17 - The Park of Kings by Alexander Kuprin

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