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  In Bayswater - One family is...

  Mary Butts

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  Mary Frances Butts was born on 13th December 1890 in Poole, Dorset. 
   
  Her early years were spent at Salterns, an 18th-century house overlooking Poole Harbour.  Sadly in 1905 her father died, and she was sent for boarding at St Leonard's school for girls in St Andrews. 
   
  Her mother remarried and, from 1909, Mary studied at Westfield College in London, and here, first became aware of her bisexual feelings.  She was sent down for organising a trip to Epsom races and only completed her degree in 1914 when she graduated from the London School of Economics.  By then Mary had become an admirer of the occultist Aleister Crowley and she was given a co-authorship credit on his ‘Magick (Book 4)’. 
   
  In 1916, she began the diary which would now detail her future life and be a constant reference point for her observations and her absorbing experiences. 
   
  During World War I, she was doing social work for the London County Council in Hackney Wick, and involved in a lesbian relationship.  Life changed after meeting the modernist poet, John Rodker and they married in 1918. 
   
  In 1921 she spent 3 months at Aleister Crowley's Abbey of Thelema in Sicily; she found the practices dreadful and also acquired a drug habit.  Mary now spent time writing in Dorset, including her celebrated book of short stories ‘Speed the Plough’ which saw fully develop her unique Modernist prose style. 
   
  Europe now beckoned and several years were spent in Paris befriending many artists and writing further extraordinary stories.   
   
  She was continually sought after by literary magazines and also published several short story collections as books. Although a Modernist writer she worked in other genres but is essentially only known for her short stories.  Mary was deeply committed to nature conservation and wrote several pamphlets attacking the growing pollution of the countryside. 
   
  In 1927, she divorced and the following year her novel ‘Armed with Madness’ was published.  A further marriage followed in 1930 and time was spent attempting to settle in London and Newcastle before setting up home on the western tip of Cornwall.  By 1934 the marriage had failed. 
   
  Mary Butts died on 5th March 1937, at the West Cornwall Hospital, Penzance, after an operation for a perforated gastric ulcer. She was 46. 
   
  Her story ‘In Bayswater’ grippingly describes a man’s friendship with a dysfunctional family he rents a room from.  As each facet reveals itself his opinion and decisions change, back and forth, this way and that….

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  Child of Earth and Starry Heaven

  L. Annette Binder

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  L. Annette Binder’s Child of Earth and Starry Heaven is a memoir of motherhood, memory and memory loss. It looks to mythology, science, poetry, history, and fiction to find beauty and meaning even as  Annette’s mother succumbs to Alzheimer’s disease. Sad and joyous, the book is a meditation on what makes us human. 
  Kirkus notes that, "The author writes with the probing lyricism of a poet... Readers will admire Binder's refusal of sentimentality, observant eye and determination to grasp answers that seem always on the verge of evaporation. An illuminating and moving meditation on dementia. (Our Verdict: GET IT.)" Foreword Reviews concludes that, “The prose is infused with love, exhibiting the grace Binder found in others and for herself...Despite the book's inevitable ending, there is no sense of tragedy to be found—only kinship.” James Brown, author of Apology to the Young Addict, calls the book "a hauntingly powerful work of the sort only the very best of writers may hope to achieve in a lifetime," while Harvard neuroscientist Daniel Schacter, author of The Seven Sins of Memory, calls it "an essential book that both moves and informs.”

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  Jack Ma - The truth about Jack...

  Historical Publishing

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  Do you want to learn about Jack Ma and his life? 
  Jасk Mа, оrіgіnаllу Mа Yun, (bоrn Sерtеmbеr 10, 1964, Hаngzhоu, Zhеjіаng province, Chіnа), Chіnеѕе еntrереnеur whо wаѕ head оf thе Alіbаbа Grоuр, whісh соmрrіѕеd ѕеvеrаl of Chіnа’ѕ mоѕt рорulаr Web ѕіtеѕ, inсluding thе buѕinеѕѕ-tо-buѕinеѕѕ mаrkеtрlасе Alibaba.com and thе ѕhоррing site Tаоbао.соm. 
  Mа became іntеrеѕtеd in thе Engliѕh lаnguаgе аѕ a young bоу, аnd durіng hіѕ teens he worked аѕ a guidе fоr foreign tоurіѕtѕ to Hаngzhоu. Mа fаilеd thе еntrаnсе еxаm fоr thе Hаngzhоu Tеасhеrѕ Cоllеgе twiсе. (Hіѕ wеаk роіnt wаѕ mаthеmаtісѕ.) Hе was аdmittеd оn thе third trу, іn 1984, аnd hе grаduаtеd wіth a bасhеlоr’ѕ dеgrее in Englіѕh іn 1988. Frоm 1988 tо 1993 hе tаught Englіѕh аt thе Hаngzhоu Inѕtіtutе оf Elесtrоnісѕ аnd Engіnееrіng (nоw Hаngzhоu Dіаnzі Univеrѕitу). In 1994, hе fоundеd hiѕ firѕt соmраnу, thе Haibo Trаnѕlаtiоn Agеnсу, which рrоvіdеd English trаnѕlаtiоn аnd іntеrрrеtаtіоn. 
  On a trір to thе Unіtеd States оn behalf оf the Hаngzhоu сitу gоvеrnmеnt іn 1995, Mа hаd hiѕ fіrѕt encounter wіth thе Intеrnеt аnd ѕаw thе lасk оf Chіnеѕе Wеb ѕіtеѕ аѕ a grеаt buѕіnеѕѕ орроrtunіtу. On hіѕ return, hе fоundеd Chіnа Pаgеѕ, whісh сrеаtеd Wеb ѕitеѕ fоr Chіnеѕе buѕіnеѕѕеѕ аnd wаѕ оnе оf Chіnа’ѕ firѕt Intеrnеt соmраnіеѕ.Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... Who is Jack Ma?How he build his career?PLАNЅ AFTЕR RЕTIRING FRОM ALІBАBАINЅРIRАTIОNАL STОRY OF ALІBАBА FОUNDЕR 8 KЕYЅ TО SUCCESS FRОM JАСK MAMА'Ѕ WОRTH АND INFLUЕNСЕ SUССЕЅЅ PRІNСІРLЕЅ Much,much more!

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  Two Old Fools Down Under - Old...

  Victoria Twead

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  When Vicky and Joe wave goodbye to their beloved Spanish village, they face their future in Australia with some trepidation. Now they must build a new life amongst strangers, snakes, and spiders the size of saucers. Accompanied by their enthusiastic new puppy, Lola, adventures abound, both heartwarming and terrifying. 
  Will the Two Old Fools embrace the Aussie way of life or is it time to stop gallivanting around the globe and return to Britain?

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  The Uninvited - On The Road With...

  Steven Vance Taylor

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  In 1998, The Uninvited were poised to become the next multi-platinum darlings of the new millennia. With a hit song burning up the charts and a major label release described as “The breakthrough album of the next decade,” everything was teed-up for a life of sold-out arenas, gold plated Ferraris and Dom Perrion on draft. But the chances are you never heard of The Uninvited – so what the hell happened?  
  THE UNINVITED: ON THE ROAD WITH THE GREATEST ROCK BAND YOU NEVER HEARD is the story of 5 friends stuffed in a van on a Homer-esque nationwide odyssey, clinging desperately to a gossamer thread of one-hit-wonder fame while sharing the stage with legends like Cheap Trick, Blues Traveler, The Violent Femmes, Chris Isaak, and many more.   
  For two sweat-drenched and mind-altering years, The Uninvited had fame by the tender bits and squeezed hard. And for Steve, just when it looked like life couldn’t get any better, it did; Mia, so achingly unattainable for so many years, landed squarely in the attainable category. But all these dreams collided in a rush to come true, threatening to unravel everything, just when he held it all in his hand.  
  THE UNINVITED is a chaotic tale set in the early days of Napster and the last days of Warehouse Records on Sunset Blvd. It’s a memoir for anyone who’s ever cranked the volume up on Pearl Jam and Smashing Pumpkins, or stood in the audience singing their lungs out, and wondering what life is like on the other side of that stage. Unlike any other rock memoir, THE UNINVITED chronicles the harrowing sacrifice necessary to attain a dream – and more importantly, what it takes to let it go.    
  And there was a gnome, too. He was kind of an asshole. 

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  Caesar's Conquest: The Unveiling...

  Alexander Roman

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  In "Caesar's Conquest: The Unveiling of a Visionary Leader," dive into the fascinating history of Julius Caesar, his political rise, military conquests, and lasting legacy in the Roman Empire. This captivating account explores the life of Julius Caesar, his strategic genius, exceptional leadership, and the enduring impact of his decisions on world history. 
  Whether you are looking for information on Julius Caesar, Julius Ceaser, or Julius Ceasar, this comprehensive exploration provides valuable insights into his influence on the Roman Republic and his campaigns in Gaul. Learn about the intricate power struggles, alliances, and military tactics that shaped his journey and propelled him to greatness. 
  From his early years and political maneuvers to his remarkable military victories and ultimate downfall, this narrative captures the essence of one of history’s most influential figures. Discover Julius Caesar’s role in shaping the Roman Republic, his leadership style, and his impact on future generations. 
  If you are fascinated by the Roman Empire, military strategy, and the political intrigue of ancient Rome, this account of Julius Caesar’s life offers a detailed and engaging exploration. Covering key events such as his alliances, wars, and the fateful Ides of March, it provides an in-depth look at his journey from military general to dictator. 
  Whether you know him as Julius Caesar, Julius Ceaser, or Julius Ceasar, this insightful narrative presents a thorough understanding of his achievements, his challenges, and his lasting mark on Western civilization.Alexander Roman

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