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  The Shaker Bridal - From their...

  Nathaniel Hawthorne

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  Nathaniel Hawthorne was born on 4th July 1804 in Salem, Massachusetts, a town synonymous with the earlier Salem Witch Trials. It was instrumental in Hawthorne’s later use of American Gothic and dark romanticism in his writing. 
  He was a mere four years old when his father died and his mother took him and his two sisters to live with her family and then on to their own home in Raymond, Maine. The young Hawthorne had a passion for fiction and poetry and voraciously read the works of Ann Radcliffe, Henry Fielding and Lord Byron.  
  He was sent to college at his maternal uncle’s insistence. During these years he met and befriended Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and future U S president Franklin Pierce. These friendships were lifelong and to have a crucial impact on his writings and career.  
  At college Hawthorne had made attempts at writing short stories and essays but without opportunities to publish. It was only in 1828 that he finally published his novel ‘Franshawe’ to little success and so he began work as editor for the American Magazine of Useful and Entertaining Knowledge.  
  Hawthorne’s short stories were first published in magazines but in 1837 were collected and published as ‘Twice-Told Tales’. A steady literary career still did not come his way and so he worked in a good position at Salem’s port and married the love of his life Sophia Peabody. They moved to live in ‘The Old Manse’ at Concord, Massachusetts.   
  Finally. in 1850 came spectacular literary and commercial success with ‘The Scarlet Letter’ followed by ‘The House of the Seven Gables’ the following year.  
  In 1852, Hawthorne published a biography of presidential candidate Franklin Pierce. After Pierce’s victory he was appointed consul in Liverpool, a position that offered prestige, money and fame. At the end of this appointment he returned several times to Europe before settling in Massachusetts and resuming writing and publication. 
  During the early 1860’s his health declined and on 19th May 1864 during a trip to Plymouth, New Hampshire. He was 59 and was buried in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Concord, Massachusetts.

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  The Letters of Anne Gilchrist...

  Walt Whitman, Anne Gilchrist

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  An extraordinary collection of letters revealing the friendship, admiration, and intellectual exchange between two remarkable literary figures.
  
  Discover "The Letters of Anne Gilchrist and Walt Whitman", a fascinating collection of personal correspondence that offers rare insight into the lives, ideas, and enduring friendship of two influential voices in nineteenth-century literature. Rich in emotion, literary reflection, and philosophical thought, these letters provide an intimate glimpse into the creative minds behind some of the era's most celebrated works.
  
  Through thoughtful and heartfelt exchanges, Anne Gilchrist and Walt Whitman discuss literature, poetry, art, spirituality, personal aspirations, and the nature of human connection. Their correspondence reveals a relationship built on mutual respect, intellectual curiosity, and a shared appreciation for beauty, truth, and artistic expression. Together, these letters illuminate the personal experiences and cultural landscape that shaped their lives and literary achievements.
  
  Published as a collected volume, "The Letters of Anne Gilchrist and Walt Whitman" remains an invaluable resource for readers interested in literary history, biography, nineteenth-century culture, and the development of modern literature. The collection continues to inspire scholars and general readers alike with its sincerity, wisdom, and historical significance.
  
  Perfect for readers who enjoy literary correspondence, biographies, memoirs, poetry, American literature, British literature, and historical nonfiction, this timeless collection offers a unique opportunity to explore the personal thoughts and enduring friendship of two extraordinary writers.
  
  Step into the private world of two literary minds whose correspondence continues to inspire generations. Add "The Letters of Anne Gilchrist and Walt Whitman" to your Kindle library today and experience a remarkable collection of friendship, intellect, and timeless literary conversation.

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  The California Kid - From USC...

  Alex Cody Foster, Owen Hanson

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  You've read the shocking one-sided tale of international drug kingpin Owen Hanson in Rolling Stone, VICE, and the LA Times—but now he's ready to tell his side of the story. 
   
   
   
  A surfer kid from Redondo Beach, California, Owen Hanson was still in his twenties when he found himself the leader of a multi-million-dollar criminal empire. What began as an attempt to fit in with the rich kids at the University of Southern California soon grew into gambling and loan sharking, which then opened the door to drug trafficking and money laundering. Hanson wasn't just involved in this stuff—he excelled at it. Living the fast-paced lifestyle of the rich and famous, Hanson felt he was finally making his father proud, never mind the questionable ethics and obvious danger of it all. But with the cartel, a serious drug-abuse problem, and the pursuit of the FBI all threatening to overtake him, it wouldn't be long before his lifestyle caught up with him. 
   
   
   
  The California Kid follows Owen from his roots as a USC star athlete from a broken home, where his idolization of the rich and famous began, to his descent down a dangerous path where he would stop at nothing to earn the love and acceptance of his absent mother and the respect of his father. The story that follows is almost too wild to believe—but Owen bears the twenty-one-year sentence to prove it.

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  Trailer Park Parable - A Memoir...

  Tyler Zed

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  "Attempted murder victim told the Brainerd Dispatch she believes her sixteen-year-old son saved her." 
   
   
   
  This is the news article detailing the event that would drastically change Tyler Zed's life and that of his family forever. 
   
   
   
  Growing up in a small town in Minnesota, Tyler and his two brothers filled their days with chaotic fun, from playing hockey to building forts to making their own home movies. The household was also full of addiction and abuse that ultimately led to their father attempting to murder their mother on Christmas Eve 2007. 
   
   
   
  Trailer Park Parable follows Tyler and his family before Christmas Eve 2007, the events leading to that night, and the years afterward. It trails the boys as they deal with varying degrees of PTSD and their own battles with addiction, before they eventually turned their creative coping mechanisms, like their YouTube channels, into million-subscriber successes. 
   
   
   
  From living in a trailer park to running a multi-million-dollar business, Trailer Park Parable highlights a true, American-dream story, countering a popular narrative that tells us you may as well not even try, the system is rigged against you.

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  Business by Grace - How I Built...

  Zibusiso Mkhwanazi

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  Success is not about where you start, but how you navigate the journey, embracing every challenge with grace and resilience.
  Zibusiso Mkhwanazi's entrepreneurial journey has taken him from being a digital advertising prodigy to founding South Africa's largest black-owned advertising agency group. His experiences have led him to believe that anyone has the potential to become a leader.
  In this book, Business By Grace – How I Built a World-Changing Advertising Business with R2 000, Zibusiso shares the lessons he's learned along the way, highlighting that the road to success is never easy. From his early struggles and business breakdowns to his current status as a revered entrepreneur, Zibusiso's account demonstrates how resilience, tenacity, and his faith have helped him overcome challenges. His story is both inspiring and informative, offering valuable insights for entrepreneurs and business leaders alike.
  At its core, the book is a tribute to the South African spirit. It tells the story of a young boy who sold sweets at school and grew up to become one of the country's most successful business icons.
  Business By Grace is a compelling and engaging book, a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration and guidance on their own entrepreneurial path.
  "We need more people like Zibusiso Mkhwanazi." – PROF MAURICE RADEBE, Director of Wits Business School
  "If you're building something bigger than yourself, this book will become your companion." – VELI NGUBANE, Founding Partner, Avatar

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  The Next Chapter - Making Peace...

  Jana Kramer

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  The Next Chapter has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher.

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