Maison d'édition: Advantage Media Group
Backpack, Jacket, Surfboard is an adventure memoir, a time capsule, and an unfiltered look at the joys, risks, and revelations of a cross-country road trip—then and now.
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. In the heartlands of England, in its gritty and grimy industrial landscape, literary talent abounds. Experiences learnt and observed here have found their way into many of the finest literary works this country has produced. Genius has many names. 1 - The Top 10 - English Authors of the West Midlands - An Introduction 2 - The Lifted Veil - Part 1 by George Eliot 3 - The Lifted Veil - Part 2 by George Eliot 4 - The Absent Minded Man by Jerome K Jerome 5 - The Matador of the Five Towns by Arnold Bennett 6 - The Last House in C Street by Mrs Craik 7 - Reality or Delusion by Mrs Ellen Wood 8 - The Ghost in the Clock Room by Hesba Stretton 9 - Blessed Are the Meek by Mary Webb 10 - The Dust of Death by Fred M White 11 - Alexander the Ratcatcher by Richard Garnett 12 - Her Murderer by Mary CholmondeleyVoir livre
'One evening, when I was headed for dinner with my British girlfriend Ellen, news of her presence spread like wildfire through the entire squad on tour. A senior national selector, who was on tour with us, spotted us walking in the lobby with our hands linked. It didn't even occur to me that I should let go of her hand, because to me that was no crime. There was a good chance that if I had performed consistently on that Australia tour, I would have made it to the senior Indian side, but my performance kept dipping.' Flamboyant, maverick, charismatic these are some words one would use to describe Shikhar Dhawan. One of the most aggressive and stylish batsmen in modern cricket, Dhawan has been behind some of India's most iconic victories. In The One, Dhawan takes readers on the incredible journey of his life. Growing up in the intensely competitive cricketing scene of Delhi, Dhawan started out as a wicketkeeper but later transitioned to an opening batsman, a move that would define his career. Off the field, Dhawan's life has been nothing short of a roller coaster ride, and he bares it all in this memoir. How did a bar conversation with a former cricketer help Dhawan improve his batting. What made him visit an astrologer while he was still a teenager trying to make it big in cricket. Why was he dropped for two years from the India A team for no apparent reason? From his relationships to his friendships, to all the controversies surrounding him, this is a no holds barred account of how Dhawan handled every curveball that life threw at him while performing and winning at the highest level for India. Written with candour and sincerity, The One offers an unprecedented glimpse into Shikhar Dhawan's inner monologue and all the vulnerabilities that have shaped him into the champion cricketer and sensitive human being he is today. Raw and powerful, this is a story that will stay with readers and fans for a long time.Voir livre
My Secret Life is an anonymously penned memoir written during a period from the 1840s to the 1880s by a wealthy and sex obsessed English gentleman who refers to himself simply as ‘Walter’. Part confessional, part investigative erotic journalism, it meticulously documents every detail of the author’s prolific sexual encounters, offering us in the process an eye and thigh opening account of life behind closed doors in the Victorian age. Women, in both mind and body, were the all consuming object of Walter’s interest. From early youth through to old age his quest for erotic discovery and adventure with them was never diminished. Unlike contemporary 19th century erotic texts, such as The Pearl, whose sole object was to titillate, Walter’s interest in his subjects did not end with the extinguishing of the carnal flame. His hunger to understand the circumstances and minds of the women he encountered is never upstaged by the sex. Their potted life histories, their most intimate desires and acts were shared with him and in turn meticulously recorded by him, written down verbatim while still fresh in his mind. The resulting poignant record of a lost era and the intimate moments of the women who inhabited it offer us a remarkable insight into the 19th century that cannot be gleaned from any other source. The complete unabridged text is being released as a fully scored audiofilm (an audio book with accompanying music soundtrack) by film composer Dominic Crawford Collins. VOLUME 9 CHAPTER 2 Jessie C**t*s. • A male friend at the Argyle. • Big breasts. • Friendly intimacy established. • Her first lodger. • Julia R**l***s. • A chubby beauty. • "How many times has he done you?" • At the staircase window. • Two bums felt. • Three on the bed. • Julia pierced. • Jessie's complaisance. • The man in the bed room below. • "Where are you Julia?" • Jessie goes home. • A fuck during dinner. • Full dressed at the bed side. • In the cab after. • Between breasts. • In armpit. • Jessie marries and departs. • Julia R**l***s visited. • At home to no one. • Exercises on sofa and table. • The baudy album.Voir livre
Lady Sas lives SM. The private Mistress from Frankfurt/Main, Germany, writes on lady-sas.com one of the most popular BDSM blogs in the community. In her audiobook “Suddenly Dominatrix”, she openly tells how she became aware of the BDSM and fetish area, what she loves about it and how she lives it out passionately in private. Lady Sas reports about her private background and which ups and downs she had to overcome until she found her sub Toytoy. She lets the listeners participate in her private games and SM sessions and describes in detail and vividly how she trains and uses her slave. (This is not for the faint of heart, though.) The absolute highlight here is the session she conducts together with Lady Cornelias. During this education her slave is brought physically and especially psychologically to his limit - and beyond... Her audiobook provides an intimate and erotic insight into her BDSM world. It draws the authentic portrait of a woman who was able to overcome a deep private crisis and now looks all the more happily into the future. An audiobook that gives courage to dominant women and hope to subs.Voir livre
What if true leadership begins with the courage to look inward? In Alcibiades I, Plato stages a riveting dialogue between Socrates and the young, glory-seeking Alcibiades. As the young man prepares to enter politics and shape the fate of Athens, Socrates urges him to reflect on a deeper question: How can you lead others if you have not come to know yourself? This modernized audiobook version brings clarity and intensity to one of Plato’s most inspiring philosophical encounters—where ambition meets wisdom and the path to greatness is revealed to lie within. What you’ll discover inside: • A powerful dialogue on self-awareness as the foundation of leadership and justice • Alcibiades’ internal struggle between ego and ethics, fame and virtue • Socratic reasoning at its sharpest, uncovering truth through self-examination • A clear, accessible translation ideal for personal development and political thought Whether you’re on a journey of growth or exploring the foundations of wise rule, Alcibiades I offers timeless insight for mastering the self before mastering the world.Voir livre
What if your only path to freedom meant trusting your sworn enemies? Hadji Murat is Leo Tolstoy’s fierce and haunting story of honor, survival, and impossible choices. Based on a true historical figure, this modern adaptation follows the Avar warrior Hadji Murat as he deserts Imam Shamil and allies with the Russian Empire—his enemy—in a desperate attempt to save his family. Caught between betrayal and bravery, Murat’s struggle becomes a symbol of personal integrity in a world of political cruelty and deception. What You’ll Hear in This Adaptation: - A powerful historical drama based on real-life events in the Caucasus - A deeply personal tale of divided loyalties, inner strength, and sacrifice - A modern, immersive retelling of Tolstoy’s masterful final novella - A story that questions the meaning of courage, freedom, and betrayal Perfect for fans of war literature, historical fiction, and moral complexity—Hadji Murat remains one of Tolstoy’s most unforgettable final achievements.Voir livre
