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  How to create trouble?

  BARAKATH

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  Fictional and funny ways to create trouble. Listen and enjoy.

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  Transformer - A Story of Glitter...

  Simon Doonan

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  In this funny and poignant memoir and cultural history, the television personality, columnist, and author of Drag pays homage to Lou Reed’s groundbreaking album Transformer on its fiftieth anniversary and recalls its influence on his coming of age and coming out through glam rock. 
  In November 1972, Lou Reed released his album, Transformer because he thought it was “dreary for gay people to have to listen to straight people’s love songs.” That groundbreaking idea echoed with the times. That same year, Sweden was the first country to legalize gender-affirming surgery, and San Francisco struck down employment discrimination based on sexual orientation. 
  Sometimes an artistic creation perfectly aligns with a broader social and political history, and Transformer—with the songs “Walk on the Wild Side,” “Perfect Day,” and “Vicious”—perfectly captured its time. “Walk on the Wild Side” was banned on radio across the country but became a massive hit when young people threatened to boycott stations that would not play it. The album's cover featured a high-contrast image of Lou, flaunting a new mascara'd glamrock incarnation, shot by legend Mick Rock, thereby underscoring his intention to create ""a gay album."" 
  In Transformer, Doonan tells the story of how Lou Reed came to make the album with the help of David Bowie, and places its creation within the course of Reed’s life. Doonan offers first-hand testimony of the album’s impact on the LGBTQ+ community, recalling how it transformed his own life as a 20-year-old working class kid from Reading, England, who had just discovered the joys of London Glam Rock and was sparked by the artistic freedom of Warhol’s The Factory. Transformer was a revelation—hearing Reed’s songs, Doonan understood how the world was changing for him and his friends. 
  A poignant, personal addition to modern music and LGBTQ+ history, Transformer captures a pivotal moment when those long silenced were finally given a voice. As transgender icon Candy Darling, highlighted in his lyrics, told Reed, “It’s so nice to hear ourselves.” 
  Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook. 
  This book would make a great gift for any music lover, LGBTQ+ activist, or history buff looking to learn more about the cultural impact of Lou Reed's Transformer album on the world.

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  Ridiculous Two

  BARAKATH

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  Crazy airport check in drama.

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  Singapore Siu Dai: The SG...

  Felix Cheong

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  Life in Singapore is good, sometimes even — dare we say it? — absurd. In Singapore Siu Dai, Felix Cheong, with a little help from illustrator PMan, finds humour in the everyday. From our kiasu behaviour to weird geographical boundaries called GRCs and OB markers, no quirk is left unturned. 
   
  These 50 short stories, praised by Singapore’s top humorists for their brew of wit and snappy storytelling, will raise the so-called SG Conversation to a new, satirical pitch. So laugh along as we look forward to Singapore’s 50th birthday! 
   
  “Read Felix’s twisted but funny stories about life, love, school, men, women, stupidity and some more subjects as well. These stories are fresh material. Instead of thinking that life is great and spend time yanking a nose hair, you should sit back, relax and enjoy Singapore Siu Dai.” 
  - Moe Alkaff, comedian

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  Splendid Little Schemes - A Novel

  Robin Strong

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  It's not a pyramid scheme. It's an opportunity—for revenge. 
  Victoria Sterling is living her dream life in Splendor Springs, where Mormons, mommy bloggers, and MLMs reign supreme. The flawless influencer only needs one more recruit to reach the top of Puremetics, but when she targets Anna Price, she unknowingly threatens her picture-perfect life. 
  That's because a mistyped address sends down-on-her-luck Anna to the wrong house, crashing a meeting of the OWLS—an unlikely group of silver-haired activists. The rebel women convince Anna to enroll in Vicky's downline and help take down Puremetics from the inside. 
  As their worlds collide, the cracks from Vicky's past become too large to ignore. With each shattering revelation, she wonders if she can maintain the shiny facade upholding her business empire or if taking down her corrupt boss is worth risking it all. 
  With plenty of heart and humor, Splendid Little Schemes is a sharp and entertaining tale of ambition, friendship, and redemption.

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  Encouragement for the Late Bloomer

  Lonnee Rey

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  Late Bloomer, your journey does not punch-in to a societal timeclock, and yet, you can be made to feel as if you are late to the party or missing the 'make it happen' gene. Nothing could be further from the truth. 
  In this hilarious short story, (from "The Advocates, the Healers and Heeding a Higher Calling"), #1 best-selling author Lonnee Rey shares outrageous life events where being older, doing unconventional work AND bucking the system has paid-off. She is inspirational, proving nothing can keep a determined soul down. You will feel uplifted and empowered as she shares tips for enhancing your manifesting powers and realizing the truth: it is amazing what you can do when you don't know you can't. 
  If you feel like a late bloomer, know that you are not. In fact, you are a GEM, bringing so more to the table than meets the critical eye of influencers, parents or societal pressures to fit in. Shine on, Diamond! 
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  Overcoming decades of depression and self-loathing, author Lonnee Rey vowed to return with a lantern and a laugh to show others the path...if only she could ignite her own inner light. She stands as proof it is possible to rewrite the next chapter and completely alter a rough start into a flourishing and happy person. Mental health IS wealth! 
  A late bloomer, her writing, publishing and story coaching career didn't happen until her late 50s. Since then, she wrote two #1 International Best-sellers, became a story coach, book producer, and published 16 best-selling anthologies. Hundreds of writers have benefitted from her 'late start' in the publishing world. 
  Using humor to relay hard stories, with pithy one-liners you will remember forever, her hallmark writing style and transparency are sure to move you along your journey in the best of ways.

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