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  Niccolò Machiavelli - The Prince...

  Hector Davidson

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  Niccolò Machiavelli, the Renaissance political thinker and diplomat, remains one of the most influential figures in political philosophy, and his ideas continue to shape modern discussions on leadership, power, and governance. His most famous work, The Prince, has long been recognized as a manual for rulers navigating the complexities of political life, emphasizing pragmatic strategies over idealistic visions of statecraft. In the centuries since its publication, Machiavelli’s work has both captivated and provoked scholars, politicians, and leaders, and his theories remain as relevant today as when they were first written. 
  At the heart of Machiavelli's philosophy is his focus on the practical realities of political power. Unlike many political theorists who are concerned with how politics should be ideally structured, Machiavelli emphasized how politics actually works. The Prince offers rulers advice on how to secure and maintain power, often advocating methods that defy traditional moral or ethical considerations. His famous assertion that “the ends justify the means” has become synonymous with political maneuvering that prioritizes results over values, positioning him as both a realist and a controversial figure in political thought. 
  Machiavelli’s impact extends beyond just the realm of politics. His ideas on leadership, human nature, and the strategic use of power have influenced not only political theory but also military strategy, business practices, and even popular culture. His work on statecraft speaks to a deep understanding of human behavior, and his insights into the manipulation of public perception, the nature of fear and loyalty, and the balancing of power dynamics have resonated across various disciplines. Whether used to guide national leadership or inform business strategy, Machiavellian principles are often invoked when discussing tactics for navigating complex, power-driven environments.

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  Horseshoes and Hand Grenades:...

  John Corabi, Paul Miles

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  NARRATED SELECTIONS FROM THE BOOK, WITH ORIGINAL SCORE 
  In Horseshoes and Hand Grenades, John Corabi recounts his life from the mean streets of Philadelphia to the Sunset Strip. Take a look behind the scenes at Corabi’s time fronting Mötley Crüe, Union, and The Dead Daisies, as well as his time playing rhythm guitar with Ratt and even his stint as a long-haul trucker. Whether it’s detailing his parents difficult divorce, his family’s dark history of abuse, his run-in with a serial killer, or simply the best way to arrive at a wedding—which maybe is by helicopter and maybe it isn’t—he pulls no punches and outlines the good and bad of it all in this raucous autobiography. 

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  Top 10 Short Stories The - The...

  Charles Dickens, George Eliot, D...

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  Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart.  A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. 
   
  In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author?  
   
  The theme itself will form the boundaries for our stories which range from well-known classics, newly told, to stories that modern times have overlooked but perfectly exemplify the theme.  Throughout the volume our authors whether of instant recognition or new to you are all leviathans of literature. 
   
  Some you may disagree with but they will get you thinking; about our choices and about those you would have made.  If this volume takes you on a path to discover more of these miniature masterpieces then we have all gained something. 
   
  An impossible choice.  An endless feast of talents.  Within these 10 stories are all the glory, the ambition and talent of authors that are now known and beloved by us all.  Genius in every name. 
   
  01 - The Top Ten - The English - An Introduction 
  02 - The Signalman by Charles Dickens 
  03 - The Lifted Veil - Part 1 by George Eliot 
  04 - The Lifted Veil - Part 2 by George Eliot 
  05 - They by Rudyard Kipling 
  06 - An Unwritten Novel by Virginia Woolf 
  07 - The Mortal Immortal by Mary Shelley 
  08 - The Rocking Horse Winner by D H Lawrence 
  09 - The Interlopers by Saki the pseudonym for H H Munro 
  10 - The Informer by Joseph Conrad 
  11 - The Old Nurses Story by Elizabeth Gaskell 
  12 - The Fiddler of the Reels by Thomas Hardy

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  The Daring Heart of David...

  Jay Milbrandt

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  The captivating, untold story of the great explorer, David Livingstone: his abiding faith and his heroic efforts to end the African slave trade 
  Saint? Missionary? Scientist? Explorer? 
  The titles given to David Livingstone since his death are varied enough to seem dubious—and with good reason. In view of the confessions in his own journals, saint is out of the question. Even missionary is tenuous, considering he made only one convert. And despite his fame as a scientist and explorer, Livingstone left his most indelible mark on Africa in an arena few have previously examined: slavery. 
  His impact on abolishing what he called “this awful slave-trade” has been shockingly overlooked as the centerpiece of his African mission. 
  Until now. 
  The Daring Heart of David Livingstone tells his story from the beginning of his time in Africa to the publicity stunt that saved millions after his death.

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  In God's Embrace - A Story of...

  Steven M. Darr

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  Fueled by an unyielding faith in God and a determination to show herself worthy of His call, Ann Harnden embarks on a profound spiritual odyssey to spread the teachings of God. Her voyage takes her from her hometown of Haverhill Massachusetts to Mende Africa present day (Sierra Leone) with the Evangelical Missionary Society Mende Mission and under the wing of Mr. William Raymond, her mentor and the leader of the mission. 
  Throughout her journey, Ann encounters trials, grapples with adversity and wrestles with self-doubt. Yet, in these moments, she exhibits remarkable faith, courage, and an unwavering reliance on the presence of God. As a vessel of the Holy Spirit, He guides her and empowers her to persevere and embrace God’s divine calling. 
  Ann’s story serves as a wellspring or inspiration, sowing seeds of hope for those who feel called by God yet, grapple with inner feelings of inadequacy, insignificance and apprehension. It is a story that testifies to the great power and love of Jesus Christ, through whom, all things are possible. Ann’s story displays the significance of trusting the Lord with all your heart. He can take those who follow His path on a profound journey to fulfilling the purpose and plan He has for each one of them.

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  The Murder Squad

  Michael Adams

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  SHORTLISTED FOR THE NED KELLEY AWARD FOR BEST TRUE CRIME 
   
  How the New South Wales Police Force's finest solved murders in one of the most tumultuous periods in Australian history.  
   
  As Australia sank into the darkest days of the Great Depression, a succession of bloody mysteries grabbed headlines and gripped the country. The Hammer Horror, The Bungendore Bones, The Park Demon, The Human Glove and The Pyjama Girl – these were just some of the grisly cases that had to be solved by the Sydney detectives of The Murder Squad.  
   
  With the people, press and politicians screaming for justice and vengeance, homicide chief Tom McRae and his colleagues used bold new investigative tools in the massive manhunts for these maniacal killers. Working under intense pressure, hard-nosed and hard-charging cops solved some cases brilliantly – yet others were 'closed' with dodgy convictions while several shadowy figures were to get away with murder.  
   
  Set against the backdrop of our greatest economic crisis, as the federal and state governments headed for a showdown and fascist and communist thugs threatened civil war, The Murder Squad reopens the files on Australia's most chilling forgotten crimes to ask who was guilty, who was innocent, and whether some cops were as dangerous as the monsters they were hunting.

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