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  Evening Guest An - From their...

  Alexander Kuprin

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  Alexander Kuprin was born in Narovchat, Penza in Russia on 7th September 1870. 
  At 3 his Father died and he and mother moved to Moscow. By 10 he was enrolled at the Second Moscow Military High School and there his interest in literature began. The Alexander Military Academy followed and two years later he was a sub-lieutenant and posted to an Infantry Regiment for a further four years. 
  Despite his duties he was a now a keen writer and published his first short story at this time. His military duties also garnered him experiences for his breakthrough work ‘The Duel’.  Leaving the military he left for Kiev to work for local newspapers.  He continued to publish both stories and novels and by 1901 he was in St Petersburg becoming part of a group that included Chekhov, Ivan Bunin, Maxim Gorky and Leonid Andreyev.  
  In the years that followed further controversial works and acclaim followed.  His comments on the regime meant he was also put under secret police surveillance.   
  As World War I erupted, Kuprin opened a military hospital but was then given command of an infantry company in Finland. He was soon discharged on grounds of ill health.  
  The October Revolution saw him praise Lenin, but he warned that the Bolsheviks threatened Russian culture and might cause further widespread suffering to the peasants.  As Civil War raged he took his family to Helsinki and then on to Paris. 
  Exile saw his talents decline further and his succumbing to alcoholism. He became lonely and withdrawn. The family's poverty increased his malaise.   
  In May 1937, the Kuprin’s returned to Moscow.  He now saw his work published but wrote almost nothing new.  In 1938 his health rapidly deteriorated.  Already suffering from a kidney problems and sclerosis, he had now developed cancer of the oesophagus.  
  Alexander Kuprin died on 25th August 1938.

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  The Strength Within You - It’s...

  Jay Setchell

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  In The Strength Within You, Jay Setchell shares his extraordinary life story, highlighting the power of inner strength, resilience, and determination in the face of overwhelming obstacles. From surviving multiple near-death experiences to overcoming lifelong physical challenges, Setchell’s story is one of grit and perseverance. 
  Setchell takes readers on a deeply personal journey through his childhood on a family farm, his service in the Marine Corps, and the unimaginable physical and emotional hardships he faced after horrific accidents. Along the way, he reflects on the vital lessons learned, from the importance of mindset and preparation to the belief that “It’s always too soon to quit.” 
  A tale of survival, triumph, and relentless determination, The Strength Within You will inspire anyone facing life's toughest battles to dig deep, find the courage to persevere, and never give up, no matter the circumstances.

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  River Without a Cause - An...

  Sam Moses

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  A riveting journey down Theodore Roosevelt's "river of doubt" with a diverse crew of adventurers, scientists, and Indigenous leaders who shine light on the past, present, and future of a natural wonder.Sam Moses took part in the adventure of a lifetime when he, along with seventeen men and two women, embarked on the Rio Roosevelt Expedition. They would follow the former president's wake down five-hundred miles of extreme whitewater into the dark heart of the Amazon. The party was guided by two chiefs from the Cinta Larga tribe—the same tribe that stalked Roosevelt's expedition in 1914—who, between rapids, tell the story of the tribe's own Trail of Tears.After the wildest whitewater is past, Moses travels with the chiefs to their village to witness the massive illegal mahogany logging from their forest, the Roosevelt Indigenous Territory. River Without a Cause puts us in the raft during those heart pounding rapid descents, as we experience the drama, dynamics, and disputes between the Bull Moose and his coleader, Brazil's most famous explorer, the rigid Colonel Candido Rondon. As the Amazon stands on the precipice of hope with the election of a new Brazilian president, River Without a Cause is a moving and galvanizing tale of adventure that is a fitting tribute to this world wonder.

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  Cristiano Ronaldo A Champion's...

  Sachin Naha

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  Ever dreamed of becoming the best at something? 
  This story is about Cristiano Ronaldo, a boy from a small island in Portugal who dared to dream big. Despite facing challenges, his passion for football and unwavering dedication to practice, turned that dream into a reality. 
  Join us on a journey as we explore Cristiano's incredible rise, from a young boy with a dream to a global football icon, inspiring millions around the world. 
  Get ready to be amazed by his talent, dedication, and the incredible chapters that make up Cristiano Ronaldo A Champion's Journey.

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  Managing Expectations - A Memoir...

  Minnie Driver

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  A charming, poignant, and mesmerizing memoir in essays from beloved actor and natural-born storyteller Minnie Driver, chronicling the way life works out even when it doesn’t. 
  In this intimate, beautifully crafted collection, Driver writes and narrates with disarming charm and candor about her bohemian upbringing between England and Barbados; her post-university travails and triumphs—from being the only student in her acting school not taken on by an agent to being discovered at a rave in a muddy field in the English countryside; shooting to fame in one of the most influential films of the 1990s and being nominated for an Academy Award; and finding the true light of her life, her son. She chronicles her unconventional career path, including the time she gave up on acting to sell jeans in Uruguay, her journey as a single parent, and the heartbreaking loss of her mother.  
  Like Lena Dunham in Not That Kind of Girl, Gabrielle Union in We’re Going to Need More Wine and Patti Smith in Just Kids, Driver writes with razor-sharp humor and grace as she explores navigating the depths of failure, fighting for success, discovering the unmatched wonder and challenge of motherhood, and wading through immeasurable grief. Effortlessly charming, deeply funny, personal, and honest, Managing Expectations reminds us of the way life works out—even when it doesn’t. 
  Also included at the end of this audiobook is a conversation between Minnie Driver her friend Emma Forrest.

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  Before These Crowded Seats - A...

  Mike Carpenter

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  Twenty-five years of Dave Matthews Band shows from the tailgate lots to the cheap seats . . . 
  Before These Crowded Seats: A Dave Matthews Band Fan’s Journey Through 100 Shows offers an in-depth look at DMB from 2002 to present. Mike Carpenter charts the group’s history while reflecting on his personal experiences as a fan, from his first DMB concert in the winter of 2002 to his 100th during the 2026 Summer Tour. 
  Discovering Dave Matthews Band as a high school freshman, Carpenter began digging deep into their discography, starting with Before These Crowded Streets and working his way back to Under the Table and Dreaming. It wasn’t long before he was downloading audience tapes and burning them onto CD-Rs. In 2002, he attended his first show and never looked back. 
  Relive it all - the concerts, tailgates, road trips, campsites, hotel rooms, and everything in between - from Before These Crowded Seats.

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