Other books that might interest you

• 

  Blessed by Bosasa - Inside Gavin...

  Adriaan Basson

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  ‘You will be blessed when you come in and blessed when you go out.’ 
  It’s easy to imagine that state capture began with Jacob Zuma and the Guptas. But you’d be wrong. 
  Born out of the ANC Women’s League 20 years ago, Bosasa has come to be described as the ANC’s ‘Heart of Darkness’. At its helm today is Gavin Watson, a struggle-rugby-player-turned-tenderpreneur who made it his business to splash out on gifts and cash to get up close and personal with the country’s top politicians and civil servants. In return, Bosasa won tenders to the tune of billions of rands and – with friends in high places – stayed clear of prosecution. 
  Adriaan Basson has been investigating Bosasa since he was a rookie journalist 13 years ago. He has been sued, intimidated and threatened, but has stuck to the story like a bloodhound. Now, in the wake of the explosive findings of the Zondo commission, he has weaved the threads of Bosasa’s story together. 
  Blessed by Bosasa is a riveting in-depth investigation into an extraordinary story of high-level corruption and rampant pillage, of backdoor dealings and grandiose greed. Through substantial research and a number of interviews with key individuals, Basson unveils the shady, cult-like underbelly of the criminal company that held the Zuma government in the palm of its hand.

  Show book

• 

  Hearty - On Cooking Eating and...

  Andrea Bennett

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Thoughtful, wide-ranging essays exploring food as a source of pleasure, practical creativity, and sustenance
  		 
  Food is the primary way andrea bennett connects with the world. They worked in the restaurant industry for a decade, and though they don’t eat much meat and can’t eat gluten, they take as much pleasure in food as Jeffrey Steingarten, Anthony Bourdain, or Guy Fieri. When they want to show someone they care, they cook them a meal. The essays in Hearty offer a snapshot of the North American cultural relationship to food and eating. Hearty dives deep into specific foods, such as chutney, carrots, and ice cream, but also explores appetite and desire in food media, the art of substitution, seed saving and the triumphs and trials of being a home gardener, how the food system works (and doesn’t), and complex societal narratives around health and pleasure. Combining journalism, cultural commentary, and personal reflection, Hearty follows bennett’s curiosity into kitchens, gardens, fields, and factories, offering a compassionate and compelling perspective on food from seed to table.

  Show book

• 

  May-Day and Other Pieces

  Ralph Waldo Emerson

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Spring arrives with a rush of words, and Ralph Waldo Emerson stands at the threshold, pen in hand. May-Day and Other Pieces is not just a collection of poems—it is an invitation to witness the shifting tides of nature, thought, and destiny through the eyes of one of America's sharpest philosophical minds.
  From the awakening landscapes of May-Day to the untamed wilderness of The Adirondacs, Emerson moves effortlessly between the grandeur of the world and the depths of the soul. The mysticism of Brahma, the inevitability of Fate, the defiance of Freedom—each poem is a meditation, a spark meant to ignite the reader's own reflection. History echoes in the Boston Hymn, sung as the Civil War reshaped a nation, while the lyrical simplicity of My Garden and Seashore captures fleeting moments of peace amid the rush of existence.
  Yet, Emerson never lingers too long in stillness. He follows the restless course of Two Rivers, listens to the quiet solitude of Waldeinsamkeit, and faces the finality of Terminus with unwavering clarity. This is poetry that questions, poetry that endures. It is a journey through seasons, through America, through the self—one that leaves the reader standing on the shore, looking out at the vastness, changed.
  May-Day and Other Pieces is more than verse. It is a conversation with the universe, and Emerson, ever the sage, is still speaking.
  Contents
   • May-Day
   • The Adirondacs
      A Journal
      Dedicated to my Fellow Travellers IN August, 1858
  • Brahma
  • Nemesis
  • Fate
  • Freedom
  • Ode Sung in the Town Hall, Concord, July 4, 1857
  • Boston Hymn, Read in Music Hall, January 1, 1863
  • Voluntaries
  • Love and Thought
  • Una
  • Boston
  • Letters
  • Rubies
  • Merlin's Song
  • The Test
  • Solution
  • Hymn Sung at the Second Church, at the Ordination of Rev. Chandler Robbins
  • Nature I
  • Nature II
  • The Romany Girl
  • Days
  • My Garden
  • The Chartist's Complaint
  • The Titmouse
  • The Harp
   • Seashore
  • Song of Nature
  • Two Rivers
  • Waldeinsamkeit
  • Terminus
  • The Nun's Aspiration
  • April
  • Maiden Speech of the Aeolian Harp
  • Cupido
  • The Past
   • The Last Farewell
     Lines written by the author's brother, Edward Bliss Emerson, whilst sailing out of Boston Harbor, bound for the island of Porto Rico, in 1832
  • In Memoriam E. B. E.

  Show book

• 

  The Confessions of St Augustine

  Bishop of Hippo St. Augustine,...

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Embark on a profound journey through the struggles and revelations of one of Christianity's most influential figures with Confessions by Augustine of Hippo. This masterful autobiography transcends the mere recounting of Augustine's early life of sin and his pivotal conversion to Christianity, offering readers a timeless meditation on the human condition, the power of faith, and the quest for understanding and truth.  
  Confessions stands as a cornerstone in Western literature and theological thought, profoundly impacting not just Christian theology but also philosophy and the broader human search for meaning. Written with unparalleled eloquence, Augustine's introspective exploration of his own life serves as a mirror reflecting universal truths about the trials and transformations that define the human experience.  
  Through his candid narrative, Augustine embarks on a philosophical inquiry into memory, time, and the nature of God, making Confessions not just a tale of personal redemption but also a compelling discourse on the essence of existence itself. This book invites readers into a deep contemplation of their own spiritual journey, encouraging a reflective exploration of faith, the complexities of the human psyche, and the pursuit of inner peace. 
  Discover why luminaries across centuries have drawn inspiration from Augustine's insights. Confessions promises not just a story of conversion but a profound engagement with the mysteries of life—a literary and spiritual odyssey that continues to resonate with readers seeking wisdom and solace in their own lives. 
  This audiobook was narrated and produced by RAM Studios, where humans and artificial intelligence collaborate to create an excellent listening experience. (The reading is done primarily by AI)

  Show book

• 

  Saving MacArthur - The Story of...

  Rudy Tomedi

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  A photo in the New York Times on June 10, 1942 depicted a naval officer, John Duncan Bulkeley, and his wife in the back of a car as they were being treated to a New York ticker tape parade. Hundreds of thousands of people were cheering him in a hero's welcome. The thirty-year-old Bulkeley was back from the Philippines, where he had pulled off one of the most spectacular rescues in United States naval history by taking General Douglas MacArthur out of the besieged islands aboard a PT boat.MacArthur's escape from the Philippine death trap was front-page news. America's most illustrious soldier had been a hair's breadth away from being killed or captured by the Japanese. Both MacArthur and Bulkeley were awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. But no mention was ever made of the nearly eighty officers and men of Bulkeley's squadron who were left behind, a tragic sacrifice that no one would admit was unnecessary.Saving MacArthur is the story of the fateful friendship of two otherwise very different men who shared an unquenchable thirst for fame and a willingness to turn history into myth, a story that is as much about the nature of human beings as it is about a glorious moment in our past. But above all it is the story of the men history has forgotten. Saving MacArthur captures their hardships, close escapes, and ultimate triumph.

  Show book

• 

  Jack's Story - 7th Armored...

  John H. Wilson

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Jack's Story: A WWII Tank Commander's Journey Through Some of the Greatest Battles in History 
  In Jack's Story, the incredible experiences of Jack Wilson, a young American tank commander, come to life in a gripping memoir. Drawn from Jack's detailed letters, personal accounts, and son's research, this book pulls back the curtain on one of history's most extraordinary times-World War II. 
  As part of the 7th Armored Division, Jack fought in some of the fiercest battles of the European Theater. From the forgotten but heroic stand at St. Vith during the Battle of the Bulge to the final days of Nazi Germany in the Ruhr Pocket, Jack's experiences reveal the courage and resilience of an everyday soldier facing unimaginable odds. Jack's Story provides a unique look at these historical events, often overshadowed in the telling of WWII history. 
  Jack's Story is not just a tale of battles and strategy. It's a profoundly human narrative about love, loss, and resilience. Jack's letters home, filled with emotion and hope, offer a window into the heart of a soldier, far from home but determined to survive and return to his family. The book also weaves in glimpses of life during and after the war, from the vibrant streets of 1940s New York City to the bombed-out ruins of the French countryside and the beauty of Paris and Reims after liberation. 
  Beautifully written, Jack's Story is a tribute to a father's wartime experience and a rich, exciting account of history told through the eyes of someone who lived it. Readers will be transported back to the front lines, experiencing the sights, sounds, and raw emotions of a tank commander fighting in some of World War II's most pivotal moments.

  Show book