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  Bellerophon To Anteia - From...

  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.

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  Exploring Greek Mythology -...

  Ancient Myths

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  Ever wondered why Greek Myths still captivate us today? 
  Unlock the Timeless Power of Greek Mythology and Transform Your Understanding of Art, Literature, and Culture! 
  Dive into the World of Gods, Heroes, and Monsters – A journey that will change how you see the world forever! 
  Are you lost in the labyrinth of Greek mythology? Like many, you might be fascinated yet overwhelmed by its complexity. 
  The tales of Zeus, Hercules, and Medusa can seem confusing and disconnected from modern life. Without a guide, they remain an untapped source of wisdom, leaving you with the sense you’re missing something profound. 
  Ignore these myths, and you’ll miss the hidden influences shaping art, literature, and culture. Their timeless wisdom will stay locked away, cutting you off from a heritage that could enrich your worldview. 
  But fear not! Exploring Greek Mythology is your golden key to unlocking these secrets. 
  This isn't just another book—it’s a transformative journey that connects you deeply with the stories that shaped civilization. 
  Inside you will find… 
  ✅ Zeus’s Thunderbolt: How It Inspires Modern Leadership 
  ✅ The Hercules Method: Turning Struggles into Life Lessons 
  ✅ Aphrodite’s Love Blueprint: Romance and Beauty Redefined 
  ✅ The Underworld: Life, Death, and Beyond 
  ✅ Monsters and Mythos: Ancient Stories, Deepest Fears 
  ✅ Renaissance Art: How Myths Shaped Masterpieces 
  ✅ Mythology Today: Ancient Threads in Modern Bestsellers 
  Unlike other books that simply retell myths, Exploring Greek Mythology reveals their relevance to today’s world. 
  You won’t just learn the stories—you’ll understand why they still matter. 
  Written with the clarity of a historian and the flair of a storyteller, this is your ultimate guide. 
  Get your copy and embark on an adventure that will forever change the way you view the world around you!

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  Glimmer - A Story of Survival...

  Kimberly Shannon Murphy

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  Winner of the 2024 Andy Award for Memoir and Narrative Nonfiction 
  A Zibby's Top 10 Book of 2023 
  A USA Today Best Book of 2023 
  A USA Today Book Club Pick 
  Foreword by Cameron Diaz 
  “Reading Kimberly Shannon Murphy’s searing and vividly told memoir is like watching a gripping work of cinema verité: each scene demands our attention as the plot moves towards its dramatic conclusion. A powerful and inspiring story of suffering and shame, resilience and redemption.” —Gabor Maté M.D., New York Times bestselling author of The Myth of Normal 
  A raw and heartening memoir of one woman’s journey from surviving childhood sexual abuse to becoming one of the most successful stuntwomen in Hollywood. 
  “Piece by piece, the on-site medic tweezes the shards of candy glass from my face. I don’t mind the stinging. I don’t flinch.” 
  As an award-winning stuntwoman, Kimberly Shannon Murphy was intimate with pain. For years, she propelled her body through dangerous spaces—medicating the trauma of her childhood sexual abuse with the adrenaline rush that came from pushing herself to the absolute limit. But as Kimberly learned, no matter how much you suppress your past, it always catches up with you. 
  In Glimmer, Kimberly details her remarkable journey to the top of her field as a Hollywood stuntwoman for many A-list celebrities, including Cameron Diaz, Charlize Theron, Angelina Jolie, Taylor Swift, and Sandra Bullock, while carrying the pain of her childhood of sexual abuse in a family that refused to acknowledge its reality. In her beautifully written, unflinchingly honest memoir, Kimberly reflects on her past and present, chronicling her path to recovery and calculating the long shadow of trauma. 
  Glimmer is the story of one woman’s quest to reclaim her life and to shine a spotlight on the dark topic of intergenerational familial abuse. As Kimberly reveals, being strong isn’t about getting your black belt, leaping out of four-story buildings, or putting 200-pound stuntmen in chokeholds—it’s about waking up every single morning and choosing to love yourself, no matter your history. 
  A heroic and hopeful story of stolen innocence, pain, courage, and survival, Glimmer is an emotional roadmap for others who have suffered abuse and childhood trauma, offering them hope, healing, and inspiration.

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  I'd Trade Him Again

  Terry McConnell

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  August 8, 2023 marks the 35th anniversary of the news conference during which THE TRADE was announced, and in the annals of professional hockey, no incident has resulted in such furor, such angst among Canadians as did the decision by team owner Peter Pocklington to trade Edmonton Oiler Wayne Gretzky to the Los Angeles Kings. Pocklington's biographers focus on the relationship between the two men, today and during the heady heydays of the five-time Stanley Cup champion team.Peter Pocklington brought the people of Edmonton a winning franchise and the most skilled player in hockey history: The Great One, Wayne Gretzky. This book tells the fascinating story of the flamboyant entrepreneur's tenure of the Edmonton Oilers, from its origins as a WHA team to its heights as an NHL powerhouse."I'D TRADE HIM AGAIN: WAYNE GRETZKY & PETER POCKLINGTON" is an easy-to-read "must read" for hockey fans on both sides of the border. Get inside details from the major players in this dramatic tale.

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  Political Activists - Famous...

  Kelly Mass

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  You are in luck! The thing is: You just came across a giant combo of a book with various topics in it. This is a great value, and all the topics are about political activists in history. These are the topics we will study: 
  Alexander Hamilton: The American Statesman, Politician, Military Commander, and Economist 
  Benjamin Franklin: The Great Founding Father of the United States 
  Harriet Tubman: The American abolitionist and political activist 
  Helen Keller: Biography of the American Author, Disability Rights Advocate, and Political Activist 
  Joan of Arc: The Historical Heroine of France during the French Revolution 
  John Adams: The American Statesman, Diplomat, Writer, and Founding Father 
  John Muir: The Influential Naturalist Who Wrote about Yosemite National Park 
  Mahatma Gandhi: The Most Famous Political Activist of India 
  Malcolm X: The African American Muslim minister and human rights activist 
  Martin Luther: The Famous Theologist, Priest, and Author of the 16th century 
  Martin Luther King: Facts, His Speech, His Death, and His Influence on Politics 
  Mother Teresa: The Catholic Nun Who Cared for the Dying in Kolkata 
  Thomas Paine: Common Sense and the Age of Reason Explained 
  Enjoy this book of controversy, politics, history, and heroism. Start reading or listening to it now!

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  South - the story of...

  Ernest Shackleton

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  Embark on a journey of unparalleled resilience and human spirit with Ernest Shackleton's Endurance expedition. In the icy grip of the Antarctic, Shackleton and his crew set out in 1914 on a quest to traverse the frozen continent. Yet, fate had other plans. As the Endurance became ensnared in the crushing embrace of pack ice, the expedition transformed into a breathtaking saga of survival against insurmountable odds. 
  Amidst the desolate white expanse, Shackleton's leadership emerged as a beacon of hope. With unwavering determination, he navigated his crew through treacherous conditions, fostering an unbreakable bond of camaraderie in the face of despair. Battling frostbite, starvation, and the constant threat of the elements, each member of the expedition found within themselves an extraordinary reserve of courage. 
  Against a backdrop of relentless adversity, Shackleton's Endurance expedition transcends mere exploration, becoming a testament to the indomitable human spirit. It's a tale that captivates the imagination, evoking the triumph of the human will against nature's most formidable forces. Prepare to be enthralled by a narrative of resilience, fortitude, and the enduring power of the human spirit in the face of the unknown.

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