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  Top 10 Short Stories The - The...

  Mark Twain, O Henry, Alice...

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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. 
   
  ‘The Old South’ is usually seen as an alluring, almost mysterious mythological land that the rest of America could never be.  Side by side poverty and the genteel well-to-do have lived, on one side disparaging, on the other envious.  Literary talents here are everywhere, detailing and witnessing for generations to come the inequality and iniquity that fuel much of its famed literature. 
   
  1 - The Top 10 - US Authors of the South - An Introduction 
  2 - The Million Pound Bank Note by Mark Twain 
  3 - The Caballero's Way by O Henry 
  4 - On the Gull's Road by Willa Cather 
  5 - The Stones of the Village by Alice Dunbar Nelson 
  6 - A Cullenden of Virginia by Thomas Wolfe 
  7 - The Octoroon's Revenge by Ruth D Todd 
  8 - The City of Refuge by Rudolph Fisher 
  9 - The Difference by Ellen Glasgow 
  10 - Skulls in the Stars by Robert E Howard 
  11 - The Strange Looking Man by Fanny Kemble Johnson

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  Lost Gospels of Jesus The: The...

  Early Christian Scribes, Tim...

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  What if there was a book that revealed the hidden teachings of Jesus, the lost words of his earliest followers, and the alternative gospels that challenge our understanding of the New Testament? 
  The Lost Gospels of Jesus brings together early Christian writings that were excluded from the Bible and nearly erased from history.  
  These powerful texts offer alternative views of Jesus' life and mission, along with insights into the beliefs and struggles of the earliest Christian communities. 
  This modern translation makes these lost writings accessible to today’s listener while preserving their spiritual and historical depth. 
  Included Texts: 
  •	The Epistles of Ignatius – Letters on faith, persecution, and unity 
  •	The Epistle of Polycarp – Endurance and spiritual devotion 
  •	The Martyrdom of Polycarp – One of the earliest Christian martyr stories 
  •	The Fragments of Papias – Oral traditions about Jesus and his apostles 
  •	The Epistle of James – Practical guidance for righteous living 
  •	The Source “Q” – Sayings of Jesus used in Matthew and Luke 
  •	The Epistle to the Laodiceans – A mysterious Pauline letter 
  •	3 Corinthians – A lesser-known expansion of Paul’s message 
  •	The Gospel of the Ebionites – A Jewish-Christian gospel with a unique view of Jesus 
  •	The Infancy Gospel of Thomas – Stories of Jesus’ childhood 
  •	The Protoevangelium of James – A narrative of Mary’s early life 
  These texts shed light on lost teachings, early debates, and the rich diversity of belief in early Christianity. Discover the forgotten voices that continue to challenge and inspire. 
  Begin your journey today.

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  Smugglers' Times: - Smuggling In...

  M. Dennis Taylor

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  Life, With A History Of Smuggling. 
  ISLAMORADA, Florida, With Keys Don -- "Marijuana is a people business," explained Don, a long-retired pioneer of the marijuana smuggling industry, who flew single-engine planes back and forth to Colombia, carrying up to a million dollars-worth of pot per load, in today's money. 
  He brought marijuana through the Florida Keys, an area with thousands of places to hide, that's been a haven for smugglers since the times of the Spanish Main up until sometime late last night. Later he and his friends used boats and vehicles and expanded connections throughout the states, Mexico and the Philippines, even working with Federal Agents. 
  "I'll tell you about the life of a smuggler," said Don. "When marijuana is legal, we will be like the rum runners during prohibition and people might be interested in how it was in Smugglers' Times.

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  The Mythic Life of Crazy Horse -...

  Davis Truman

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  The Mythic Life of Crazy Horse: Warrior, Hero, and Martyr in Three Biographical Visions offers a profound and multifaceted exploration of one of the most iconic figures in Native American history. Through the lens of three distinct biographical perspectives, this compelling narrative paints a rich portrait of Crazy Horse, the legendary Lakota warrior who resisted U.S. expansion with unmatched bravery and an unwavering commitment to his people. 
  In this captivating work, the author delves into Crazy Horse's life as both a historical figure and a mythic hero, drawing on historical accounts, oral traditions, and spiritual interpretations to create a nuanced understanding of his significance. Each of the three visions — rooted in war, protection, and sacrifice — reveals new layers of his character, offering a deeper appreciation of his role in the battle for Native American sovereignty. 
  From his legendary leadership at the Battle of the Little Bighorn to his enduring legacy as a symbol of resistance, The Mythic Life of Crazy Horse intertwines biography with myth and historical fact with spiritual truth. This book is essential for anyone interested in the complexities of Native American history, the lasting impact of Crazy Horse's legacy, and the intersection of history and legend in shaping cultural identities. 
   

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  Myopia - A Father’s Journey into...

  Mohan Ranga Rao

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  When Yogita, his beloved daughter, is born blind, Mohan’s world undergoes a radical transformation. The additional demands of being a new father while managing a faltering business force him to question his past choices and redefine what it means to live a meaningful life. 
  Told with unflinching honesty, Myopia explores the beauty and pain of parenting a child with unique challenges and the gifts of resilience, acceptance, and spiritual growth that arise from suffering. Mohan’s journey teaches us that life’s hardest trials often contain the greatest treasures, revealing strength we never knew we possessed. 
  For anyone who has faced life’s deepest sorrows and is searching for a way to endure—and even thrive—this memoir is a testament to the power of love, the wisdom of loss, and the enduring light that guides us through the darkest times. 
  Told with unflinching honesty, Myopia explores the beauty and pain of parenting a child with challenges and the gifts of resilience, acceptance, and growth that arise from suffering.

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  And a Bang on the Ear -...

  Phil Quinlan

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  Phil Quinlan was a sports-mad fifteen year old when he packed his bag one Sunday morning in 1989 to play a game of football. A clash of heads on the pitch changed his life forever. Falling into a coma, he was given a twenty-five-percent chance to live. He regained consciousness six weeks later, waking to a world filled with pain.
  
  Full of hope and humour, rage and despair, this is Phil's story of chronic pain and rehabilitation, travelling the globe and finding love.
  A hugely inspirational tale of determination to overcome the results of a devastating injury.

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