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  Charmian Kittredge London:...

  Iris Jamahl Dunkle

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  Charmian Kittredge London (1871–1955) was the epitome of a modern woman. Free-spirited and adventurous, she defied modern expectations of femininity. Today she is best known as the wife of the famous American author Jack London, yet she was a literary trailblazer in her own right. This biography is the first book to tell the complete story of Charmian’s life—freed from the shadow cast by her famous husband. In this biography, Iris Jamahl Dunkle draws the reader into Charmian’s private and public worlds, underscoring her literary achievements and the significant role she played in promoting her husband’s legacy. Her life, as Dunkle emphasizes, required fortitude and bravery, and in many ways it paralleled the history of the American West. Born on the mudflats of what would become Los Angeles’s harbor, Charmian became an orphan at age fourteen. Raised by her aunt Netta Wiley Ames, a noted writer and editor for the Overland Monthly, Charmian attended college, became an expert equestrian and concert pianist, and had a successful career as a stenographer. But her life shifted when, in 1905, she married Jack London, already a bestselling author. For the rest of Jack’s life, until his untimely death at the age of forty, reporters would follow the couple’s every move. Charmian and Jack traveled the world, exploring and writing together. In addition to collaborating with Jack on many of his projects, Charmian wrote three books about her travels, as well as countless articles. After Jack’s death in 1916, she remained a celebrity, continuing to travel and write—and seek adventure. She also wrote a biography about her late husband and managed his estate, influencing how Jack’s literary legacy was remembered. Charmian Kittredge London is a central figure in California cultural history. Now, thanks to Dunkle’s riveting portrait, readers have the opportunity to embark on the grand adventure that was her life. "

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  Our Man in Panama - The Shrewd...

  John Dinges

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  A "carefully researched" account of the rise and fall of notorious dictator Manuel Noriega—and America's role in both (The Washington Post). 
   
   
   
  Written by a prize-winning NPR veteran who spent years covering Latin America, this blend of biography, history, and political reporting details the events that lead to the American invasion of Panama. 
   
   
   
  A New York Times Notable Book of the Year

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  The True Story of Lawrence of...

  Duncan Scott

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  Few historical figures are as legendary—or controversial—as T.E. Lawrence, the man who became known as Lawrence of Arabia. His daring exploits during World War I’s Arab Revolt, his complex relationships with Bedouin leaders, and his mysterious post-war life have inspired books, films, and endless debate. 
  This audiobook takes you beyond the legend, revealing the true story of Lawrence’s life, his victories and betrayals, and the blurred line between history and myth. Discover: 
  ✅ How Lawrence’s role in the Arab Revolt shaped the modern Middle East 
  ✅ The truth about his alliances, betrayals, and political struggles 
  ✅ The controversy: Was he a hero, a manipulator, or a pawn? 
  ✅ What really happened after the war—and why he tried to erase his past 
  The True Story of Lawrence of Arabia is a must-listen for history lovers, war buffs, and those fascinated by the blurred line between myth and reality.

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  Summary of Charles Schwab's...

  Falcon Press

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  Buy now to get the main key ideas from Charles Schwab's Invested 
    
  In his memoir Invested (2019), Charles Schwab recounts the story of the brokerage firm that revolutionized the industry. Despite suffering from dyslexia and struggling through many financial crises, he managed to keep the Charles Schwab Corporation afloat and grow it into an industry giant. The key to his success was his client-oriented approach and constant implementation of innovative approaches to investments. The Charles Schwab Corporation opened the doors for everyone to participate in new and exciting opportunities in the industry.

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  Tough Crowd - How I Made and...

  Graham Linehan

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  'A must-read. Funny and utterly compelling' Jonathan Ross
  Having cut his teeth in music journalism, Graham Linehan became the finest sitcom writer of his generation. He captured the comedy zeitgeist not just as the co-creator of Father Ted but also with The IT Crowd and Black Books, winning five Baftas and a lifetime achievement award.
  Then his life took an unexpected turn. When he championed an unfashionable cause, TV commissioners no longer returned his emails, showbiz pals lost his number and his marriage collapsed.
  In an emotionally charged memoir that is by turns hilarious and harrowing, he lets us into the secrets of the writing room and colourfully describes the high-octane atmosphere of a sitcom set. But he also berates an industry where there was no one to stand by his side when he needed help.
  Bruised but not beaten, he explains why he chose the hill of women and girls' rights to die on – and why, despite the hardship of cancellation, he's not coming down from it any time soon.

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  Twelve Years With Hitler -...

  Albert Zoller, Christa...

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  In 1930, as a young woman, Christa Schroeder became a stenographer for the Nazi party, before being noticed by Hitler who, in 1933, hired her as his private secretary. 
   
   
   
  Schroeder remained by Hitler's side, fiercely loyal, for twelve years, living at the Wolfsschanze and even joining him and his staff in the Führerbunker in Berlin in January 1945. 
   
   
   
  In 1945, interned in the Augsburg camp, Christa Schroeder was interrogated by French liaison officer Albert Zoller who asked her to recount her years spent with the Führer. Schroeder's testimony, published here in the form of interviews with Zollers, gives an intimate, astonishing, and incredibly detailed insight into the private life and personality of Adolf Hitler throughout the 1930s and 1940s. 
   
   
   
  An exceptional testimony, Twelve Years With Hitler is an essential source document on Nazi Germany and Adolf Hitler. Translated into English here for the first time, Albert Zoller's interviews with Christa Schroeder are guaranteed to shock and fascinate any military history enthusiast.

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