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  Captain of Her Soul - The Life...

  Lara Gabrielle

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  The comprehensive critical biography of silent-screen star Marion Davies, who fittingly referred to herself as "the captain of my soul." 
   
   
    
  From Marion Davies's humble days in Brooklyn to her rise to fame alongside press baron William Randolph Hearst, the public life story of the film star plays like a modern fairy tale shaped by gossip columnists, fan magazines, biopics, and documentaries. Yet the real Marion Davies remained largely hidden from view, as she trusted few with her true life story. In Captain of Her Soul, Lara Gabrielle pulls back layers of myth to show a complex and fiercely independent woman, ahead of her time, who carved her own path. 
   
   
   
  Through meticulous research, unprecedented access to archives around the world, and interviews with those who knew Davies, Captain of Her Soul counters the public story. This book reveals a woman who navigated disability and social stigma to rise to the top of a young Hollywood dominated by powerful men. Davies took charge of her own career, negotiating with studio heads and establishing herself as a top-tier comedienne, but her proudest achievement was her philanthropy and advocacy for children. This biography brings Davies out of the shadows cast by the Hearst legacy, shedding light on a dynamic woman who lived life on her own terms and declared that she was "the captain of her soul."

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  Growing Up in Country Australia

  Rick Morton

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  Black Inc.'s bestselling Growing Up series goes to the country 
   
  Growing Up in Country Australia is a fresh, modern look at country Australia. There are stories of joy, adventure, nostalgia, connection to nature and freedom, but also more grim tales - of drought, fires, mouse plagues and isolation. From the politics of the country school bus to the class divides between locals, from shooting foxes with Dad to giving up meat as an adult, from working on the family farm to selling up and moving to the city, the picture painted is diverse and unexpected. This is country Australia as you've never seen it before. 
   
  Including nearly forty stories by established and emerging authors from a wide range of backgrounds - including First Nations and new migrants - Growing Up in Country Australia is a unique and revealing snapshot of rural life. 
   
  Contributors include Holden Sheppard, Laura Jean McKay, Annabel Crabb, Sami Shah, Lech Blaine, Tony Armstrong, Bridie Jabour, Jes Layton, Lily Chan, Jay Carmichael and many others. 
   
  ‘A colourful and griping pastiche that updates the experience outside Australia’s cities and large regional centres. You will find, despite the absolute variety in these essays, that there is still something ineffable about life in the country.’ RICK MORTON, editor

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  3 Stories - Stream of...

  Edgar Allan Poe, Ambrose Bierce,...

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  There is something about the number 3.    
   
  The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.   
   
  Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois.  It seems good things usually come in threes. 
   
  Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating. 
   
  From their pens to your your ears.   
   
  01 - 3 Stories - Stream of Consciousness 
  02 - The Tell Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe 
  03 - The Mark on the Wall by Virginia Woolf 
  04 - An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce

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  This Girl Did!

  Alice Kyarimpa

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  Alice experienced the harsh realities of life in Uganda. Not only was it hard, but the people around her made it more complicated. 
  She came from a family stricken by poverty and lived in a town where education was reserved, for boys. How would you get out of a situation when you are not allowed the opportunity to an education and a life-changing career? 
  As a woman, Alice knows what she's capable of. And she is here to inspire all women in similar predicaments. 
  Inside this inspiring memoir, you'll discover:How a young girl changed her life by completing her education despite the struggles and problems she facedThe intensity of a mother's love that allowed her daughter to start and finish school in a society where quality education is not freely given to girlsA glimpse into African culture, how the culture affects the well-being of children, particularly girls — and how Alice broke the shackles of sexism and progressed in lifeAlice's courageous school journey, walking several miles barefoot, living in fear of kidnappersThe cruel realities of arranged marriage and escaping an abusive relationshipMiracles are true as long as you hold steadfast — and how these miracles manifested in Alice's life 
  When Plan A doesn't work, there is always Plan B, Plan C, and 23 more letters in the alphabet—a vital lesson Alice's mother taught her. This is the mantra that helped her thrive.

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  The Most Enigmatic Woman in...

  John Harpoon

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  Cleopatra VII, the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, remains one of the most enigmatic figures in history. For over two millennia, her name has conjured images of beauty, cunning, and power. Yet the true Cleopatra is shrouded in layers of myth, propaganda, and speculation. She was not merely a seductress as often portrayed but a scholar, a diplomat, and a leader who navigated a tumultuous era in ancient history with remarkable skill.  
    
  Born into the Ptolemaic dynasty, a Macedonian-Greek family that ruled Egypt after Alexander the Great’s death, Cleopatra inherited a kingdom in decline. At just 18, she ascended to the throne alongside her younger brother, thrust into a world of political intrigue and external threats. Her reign coincided with the expansion of Rome, a rising superpower that posed both an opportunity and a danger. Cleopatra understood that survival required more than military might—it demanded diplomacy, intelligence, and a mastery of alliances.  
    
  Cleopatra’s personal relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony have fueled centuries of fascination and debate. While these alliances are often reduced to tales of romance, they were strategic partnerships forged to secure Egypt’s sovereignty. Cleopatra leveraged her intellect and charisma to influence two of Rome’s most powerful men, ensuring her kingdom remained a significant force in the Mediterranean. 

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  Summary of Reeves Wiedeman's...

  Falcon Press

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  Buy now to get the main key ideas from Reeves Wiedeman's Billion Dollar Loser 
    
  Billionaire entrepreneur Adam Neumann co-founded WeWork with the hope of changing the business market and paving the way for a conglomerate unlike anything the world had ever witnessed.  
  In Billion Dollar Loser (2020), Reeves Wiedeman chronicles the hectic rise and chaotic fall of WeWork under Neumann. Over ten years, Neumann wasted billions of dollars in investment funds on personal expenses, failed pet projects, and mismanagement. Refusing to see beyond his pride and ego, Neumann created a business cult with a promise of elevating the world’s consciousness, but his supposed tech giant collapsed so dramatically that he was ousted from the kingdom he had built for himself.

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