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  Forgotten Authors The - Men -...

  Morgan Robertson, Sax Rohmer,...

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  Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society. 
  In literature the ambition is much narrower.  In order to be known, to be popular, you had to be published.  And for that people had to know you existed and your ideas worth reading.  Obviously for most of humanity’s time people couldn’t read and texts couldn’t be published in any great number. 
  In the 15th Century Gutenberg’s printing press began the revolution to address the second and by the 19th century had gathered pace with startling speed and mass distribution.  Education for the many was brought in to help people understand more of their world and, with new skills, how to have a better place within it.  Now, if the powers that owned the presses and means of distribution agreed an audience would now be able to avail themselves of your ideas, your printed words.  
  Sadly, in the thirst for the new, the recent and the past fell from sight, relegated to dark corners and dusty shelves.   
  But the printed word is rarely without someone, somewhere busying themselves through piles of papers and books rediscovering what a good story is, whatever its age. 
  In this volume we offer up a small selection of those talents whose time has now come again.

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  The Second Book of Esdras - The...

  Ezra The Scribe, Tim Zengerink

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  Are you searching for answers to life’s greatest mysteries? Do you long to deepen your understanding of faith, prophecy, and divine purpose? 
  The Second Book of Esdras is one of the most profound and reflective works of ancient scripture.  
  Attributed to Ezra the Scribe, this timeless text offers powerful visions, deep spiritual insights, and heartfelt questions about life, suffering, and the fate of humanity. 
  Now available in a clear, modern translation, this edition brings Esdras’ wisdom to today’s listener—preserving the depth of the original while making it accessible and inspiring for all. 
  What you'll discover inside: 
  •	Explore Eternal Questions – Esdras’ reflections on life’s meaning, divine justice, and the end times 
  •	Embrace Prophetic Wisdom – Visions and revelations that speak to faith, hope, and perseverance 
  •	Strengthen Spiritual Understanding – Ancient teachings made clear through modern language 
  •	Apply Its Lessons to Modern Life – Timeless truths that resonate in today’s world of uncertainty 
  This sacred text is more than history—it’s a guide for your personal journey toward truth, resilience, and purpose. 
  Start your journey through The Second Book of Esdras today and let its timeless wisdom illuminate your path.

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  A Line in the World - A Year on...

  Dorthe Nors

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  Dorthe Nors's first nonfiction book chronicles a year she spent traveling along the North Sea coast—from Skagen at the northern tip of Denmark to the Frisian Islands in the Wadden Sea. In fourteen expansive essays, Nors traces the history, geography, and culture of the places she visits while reflecting on her childhood and her family and ancestors' ties to the region as well as her decision to move there from Copenhagen. She writes about the ritual burning of witch effigies on Midsummer's Eve; the environmental activist who opposed a chemical factory in the 1950s; the quiet fishing villages that surfers transformed into an area known as Cold Hawaii starting in the 1970s. She connects wind turbines to Viking ships, thirteenth-century church frescoes to her mother's unrealized dreams. She describes strong waves, sand drifts, storm surges, shipwrecks, and other instances of nature asserting its power over human attempts to ignore or control it. 
   
   
   
  Through a deep, personal engagement with this singular landscape, A Line in the World accesses the universal. Its ultimate subjects are civilization, belonging, and change: changes within one person's life, changes occurring in various communities today, and change as the only constant of life on Earth.

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  Culinary Jailbreak - The...

  John Harpoon

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  In the depths of confinement, where the walls are more than just bricks and mortar but a constant reminder of lost opportunities, an unexpected force emerged: food. This story is not just about escape in the traditional sense, but about breaking free from the psychological and emotional prisons that can often be more suffocating than physical ones. It is a testament to the unyielding human spirit, its capacity for creativity and resilience even in the most stifling of conditions. 
  Incarceration is a test of endurance. Every day is marked by repetition, isolation, and the stripping away of autonomy. It’s easy to feel like hope is a distant dream, slipping further away with each passing hour. But in the midst of despair, something remarkable happened—a plan was forged in the most unlikely of places: the prison kitchen. It was here, in a space designed to merely nourish the body, that a group of individuals came to realize the power of food as a vehicle for something greater: freedom. 
  The idea didn’t start as a grand blueprint or a well-thought-out escape plan. It began with the simple, shared joy of creating something from limited ingredients, turning mundane meals into small acts of rebellion. The kitchen, a place that was simultaneously a site of routine and surveillance, became a sanctuary for ingenuity. It was a space where culinary skills, often honed outside the confines of prison walls, found new purpose in the service of something far more important than sustenance—it became the key to unlocking doors that seemed forever closed.

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  Top 10 Short Stories The - Men...

  Guy de Maupassant, Leo Tolstoy,...

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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. 
   
  This decade is resplendent with literature and its many prodigiously talented authors who write on as varied a range of subjects as might be thought possible. Yet each is studded with careful literary precision and narrative verve.  It is a remarkable decade. 
   
  1 - The Top 10 - The 1880's - The Men - An Introduction 
  2 - The Horla by Guy de Maupassant 
  3 - How Much Land Does A Man Need by Leo Tolstoy 
  4 - The Body Snatcher by Robert Louis Stevenson 
  5 - The Lady with the Dog by Anton Chekhov 
  6 - The Withered Arm by Thomas Hardy 
  7 - The Canterville Ghost - Part 1 by Oscar Wilde 
  8 - The Canterville Ghost - Part 2 by Oscar Wilde 
  9 - A Horseman in the Sky by Ambrose Bierce 
  10 - The Phantom Rickshaw by Rudyard Kipling 
  11 - The Lady, or the Tiger by Frank Stockton 
  12 - The Signal by Vsevolod Garshin

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  Pandemic Cure: The Controversial...

  Maxwell Trenholm

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  Pandemic Cure: The Controversial Medicine That Could Have Changed Everything 
  ⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide & Explanations ⭐⭐ 
  Are you eager to advance in your understanding and delve into the realms of groundbreaking medical solutions? 
  Looking for a comprehensive resource that covers all aspects of a revolutionary pandemic cure? 
  Your search ends here! 
  This audiobook serves as your ultimate guide to grasping the intricacies, applying your knowledge, and engaging in insightful discussions. With this resource, you're set for success. 
  Updated to include the latest findings and theories. 
  Key features of this enriched guide: 
  - In-depth insights about the controversial pandemic cure 
  - Detailed explanation of the medical principles involved 
  - Effective strategies for understanding and discussing 
  Our guide distinguishes itself with thorough coverage, ensuring a profound grasp of the topic. Concepts are explored with precision and clarity. 
  Please note that this guide is independent and not affiliated with any official medical entity. It is designed purely as an educational resource. 
  Crafted with a clear structure and accessible language, this guide ensures smooth transitions between topics. Say goodbye to complex jargon and welcome clear, precise, and technically accurate content. 
  So, why wait? Click the BUY NOW button, secure your guide, and embark on your journey to understanding the controversial pandemic cure!

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