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  Falling to Fly - The Book to...

  Todd Fahnestock

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  Dreamer. Wannabe. Overnight success. Catastrophic failure. Writer. 
  Glimpse the gritty, behind-the-scenes struggles of author Todd Fahnestock as he reveals his dreams, trials, and adventures through the creative swamps of writing and the hard-edged world of publishing. 
  Fahnestock dodges junior high bullies armed with needles taped to Bic pens, cracks into traditional publishing by hitchhiking to the middle of nowhere to meet writing legend Gary Paulsen, and nearly falls to his death hanging cables inside an oil tanker. All to follow the author’s dream. 
  Submerged in the treacherous, ever-changing ocean of art and business, Fahnestock paints an unforgettable portrait with honesty and touching vulnerability. 
  “Reminiscent of Steven Pressfield’s The War of Art, Falling to Fly approaches the artist’s challenge not from a how-to perspective but from an emotional and psychological one.” 
  -Jerry Fabyanic, Award-Winning Author of the Sisyphus Series 
  “This book is the Kitchen Confidential of the publishing industry.” 
  -Seth Brown, CEO of Lullabot

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  Born Into Silence

  Alison Lynn Dunskis

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  Born Into Silence is a deeply moving memoir about a girl who grew up learning how to survive before she ever learned what it meant to feel safe. 
  In a childhood shaped by absence, uncertainty, and the quiet ache of being unseen, Alison searches for meaning in the spaces where tenderness should have lived. With tenderness of her own, she traces the long road from the child she once was to the woman she is becoming — a journey marked by loss, resilience, and the slow discovery of her own worth. 
  Through moments of heartbreak and hope, this story explores what it means to heal, to choose oneself, and to believe that a different life is possible. Alison’s voice is honest and compassionate, offering comfort to anyone who has ever felt alone in their struggles or unsure of where they belong. 
  At its heart, Born Into Silence is proof that even from the most fragile beginnings, something fierce and beautiful can still rise.

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  Masters of Mayhem - Lawrence of...

  James Stejskal

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  Striking where the enemy is weakest and melting away into the darkness before he can react. Never confronting a stronger force directly, but using audacity and surprise to confound and demoralize an opponent. Operations driven by good intelligence, area knowledge, mobility, speed, firepower, and detailed planning, and executed by a few specialists with indigenous warriors—this is unconventional warfare. 
   
   
   
  T. E. Lawrence was one of the earliest practitioners of modern unconventional warfare. His tactics and strategies were used by men like Mao and Giap in their wars of liberation. Both kept Lawrence's Seven Pillars of Wisdom close at hand. This book examines the creation of the "Hedgehog" force, looks at the formation of armored car sections and other units, and focuses on the Hejaz Operations Staff, the Allied officers and men who took Lawrence's idea and prosecuted it against the Ottoman Turkish army, assisting Field Marshal Allenby to achieve victory in 1918. 
   
   
   
  Stejskal concludes with an examination of how Hedgehog influenced special operations and unconventional warfare, including Field Marshal Wavell, the Long Range Desert Group, and David Stirling's SAS.

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  Joseph Beuys: A short biography...

  5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies,...

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  Joseph Beuys, German artist legend and political activist: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

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  Xhosa Folk-Lore - South African...

  George McCall Theal

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  Tales from the Eastern Cape, gathered in 1886.

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  Marriage and Morals

  Bertrand Russell

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  In Marriage and Morals, Bertrand Russell challenges conventional attitudes toward love, marriage, and sexuality, offering a bold and progressive critique of traditional moral values. First published in 1929, this groundbreaking work examines the evolving nature of human relationships, questioning outdated norms and advocating for a more rational and ethical approach to marriage and personal freedom. 
  Russell explores the historical and cultural influences that have shaped ideas about marriage, fidelity, and sexual morality. He critiques the rigid constraints imposed by religious and social institutions, arguing that many traditional views on relationships are based on dogma rather than reason or human well-being. Instead, he promotes a more open and flexible perspective, emphasizing the importance of emotional and intellectual compatibility, personal autonomy, and mutual respect between partners. 
  A central theme of the book is Russell’s belief that morality should be based on human happiness rather than arbitrary social rules. He discusses topics such as divorce, birth control, and the role of women in society, advocating for greater equality and personal choice in matters of love and family life. His views, considered radical at the time, laid the foundation for modern discussions on sexual ethics, gender roles, and personal relationships. 
  Marriage and Morals remains a thought-provoking and relevant work, offering timeless insights into the complexities of love and marriage. Essential reading for those interested in philosophy, sociology, and human relationships, it continues to inspire debates on the intersection of morality, freedom, and societal change.

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