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  The Insufferable Gaucho

  Roberto Bolaño

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  “Reading Roberto Bolaño is like . . . watching the tracks of art and life merge at the horizon and linger there like a dream from which we awake inspired to look more attentively at the world.” —Francine Prose, The New York Times“We savor all he has written, as every offering is a portal into the elaborate terrain of his genius.” —Patti SmithAn aging judge retires from Buenos Aires to the family ranch in the Pampas to battle feral rabbits and reclaim the dignity of the gaucho life. An obscure Argentinian writer journeys to Paris to face down the filmmaker who has made a career out of plagiarizing his novels. An intrepid detective investigates a series of grisly murders—among his fellow sewer rats. Riffing on Borges and Kafka, yet utterly and inimitably Roberto Bolaño, these stories testify to his mastery of the short form. Rounding out the collection are two of his most provocative and piercing essays, “Literature + Illness = Illness” and “The Myths of Cthulhu,” each crackling with his signature black humor and incomparable powers of perception and critique. The Insufferable Gaucho is an essential part of the Bolaño oeuvre.A Macmillan Audio production from Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

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  Critias - The Lost Story of...

  Plato, Tim Zengerink

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  What if the lost world of Atlantis was more than just a legend—what if it was a prophecy? 
  In Critias, Plato recounts the rise and fall of Atlantis—an empire of incredible wealth and power that crumbled due to its own moral failure. Though only a fragment remains, its impact is enduring. 
  What you'll discover inside: 
  •	The Myth of Atlantis – One of the earliest and most powerful visions of a lost civilization. 
  •	A Moral and Political Allegory – A deep reflection on the perils of corruption and unchecked ambition. 
  •	Philosophical and Historical Significance – An essential part of Plato’s political thought and a foundational myth of Western culture. 
  •	A Timeless Warning – Relevant to any age facing questions of leadership, balance, and societal decay. 
  •	Critias is more than a myth—it’s a haunting vision of what we stand to lose when wisdom is cast aside for power. 
  Start listening today and unlock the secrets of Atlantis.

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  My Venice and Other Essays

  Donna Leon

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  Insightful essays on Italy and the arts from the New York Times bestselling author 
   
  Donna Leon’s wildly popular novels starring Venetian Commissario Guido Brunetti have often been praised for their insight into culture, politics, family life, and the history of Venice, one of the world’s most treasured cities and her home for over thirty years. My Venice and Other Essays collects over fifty of Leon’s funny, charming, and passionate essays on subjects that range from battles over garbage in the canals to troubles with rehabbing Venetian real estate. Leon shares episodes from her life in Venice, explores her love of opera, and reflects on the Italian man. With poignant observations and humor, My Venice and Other Essaysis a treat for lovers of Italy and La Serenissima.

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  Rare Threads: A life with...

  Sebastiaan Van Nuissenburg

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  In Rare Threads: A Life with Prader-Willi Syndrome, Sebastiaan Van Nuissenburg shares the poignant journey of raising a child with two rare genetic conditions. From the overwhelming joy of birth to the stark realities of being the parent of the only child in the world to be born 
  with Prader-Willi Syndrome UPD & Chromosome 16 microdeletion, Sebastiaan offers a raw and honest portrayal of the mental challenges, sacrifices, and triumphs encountered along the way. From infancy to the pivotal age of 10, readers are immersed in Sebastiaan's world as a parent, exploring effective strategies, pitfalls to avoid, and the quest to foster independence in their child. Seamlessly blending candid reflections with whimsical anecdotes, Rare Threads celebrates every child's individuality and the unwavering love of extraordinary parents navigating uncharted territories. 
  Join Sebastiaan on this extraordinary journey filled with love, tears, laughter, and understanding as he unravels the rare threads that bind his family together, offering hope and support to other families facing similar challenges. Rare Threads: A Life With Prader-Willi Syndrome Sebastiaan Van Nuissenburg

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  Orville Wright - The Flyer

  Janet Benge, Geoff Benge

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  At last Orville was free, soaring above the sand dunes, wind in his face. Lying in the glider's wing, he moved his hips in the control cradle and the craft began to turn as planned. But then something went wrong. The glider wanted to go into a spin, and as Orville struggled with the controls, it came to a standstill in midair. When Orville Wright (1871-1948) and his brother Wilbur set out to solve the problem of flight, they recognized that success would come with careful observation, perseverance, and ingenuity. From experiments in their Dayton, Ohio, bicycle shop to test flights over the beaches of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, the amateur aviation enthusiasts risked their lives and worked tirelessly to solve the problems that had stumped the world's best scientists. Together the Wright brothers designed and constructed a power-driven airplane and, in it, made the world's first controlled, sustained flights. As a result, the skies were opened and the era of aviation began. Heroes of History is a unique biography series that brings the shaping of history to life with the remarkable true stories of fascinating men and women who changed the course of history.

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  Stree Purush

  Premchand Munshi

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  Delve into the complexities of gender and societal norms with Munshi Premchand’s “Stree Purush.” This compelling narrative explores the life of Vipin Babu, a poet whose idealization of women is challenged by the realities of marriage and expectations. Premchand’s masterful storytelling weaves a tale that questions the superficiality of beauty and the depth of relationships. 
  As Vipin Babu confronts his preconceived notions of the perfect partner, readers are taken on a journey through the emotional turmoil of disillusionment and the search for true connection. “Stree Purush” is not just a story; it’s a mirror reflecting the societal constructs that shape our perceptions and interactions.

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