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  Forgotten Authors The - Men -...

  William E Burton, Ivan Cankar,...

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  Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society. 
  In literature the ambition is much narrower.  In order to be known, to be popular, you had to be published.  And for that people had to know you existed and your ideas worth reading.  Obviously for most of humanity’s time people couldn’t read and texts couldn’t be published in any great number. 
  In the 15th Century Gutenberg’s printing press began the revolution to address the second and by the 19th century had gathered pace with startling speed and mass distribution.  Education for the many was brought in to help people understand more of their world and, with new skills, how to have a better place within it.  Now, if the powers that owned the presses and means of distribution agreed an audience would now be able to avail themselves of your ideas, your printed words.  
  Sadly, in the thirst for the new, the recent and the past fell from sight, relegated to dark corners and dusty shelves.   
  But the printed word is rarely without someone, somewhere busying themselves through piles of papers and books rediscovering what a good story is, whatever its age. 
  In this volume we offer up a small selection of those talents whose time has now come again.

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  The Piece of String - From their...

  Guy de Maupassant

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  Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant was born on August 5th, 1850 near Dieppe in France.  
  Maupassant’s early life was badly torn when at age 11 (his younger brother Hervé was then five) his mother, Laure, a headstrong and independent-minded woman, risked social disgrace in order to obtain a legal separation from her husband. 
  After the separation, Laure kept custody of her two boys. With the father now forcibly absent, Laure became the most influential and important figure in the young boy's life.   
  Maupassant’s education was such that he rebelled against religion and other societal norms but a developing friendship with Gustave Flaubert began to turn his mind towards creativity and writing. 
  After graduation he volunteered for the Franco-Prussian war. With its end he moved to Paris to work as a clerk in the Navy Department.  Gustave Flaubert now took him under his wing.  Acting as a literary guardian to him, he guided the eager Maupassant to debuts in journalism and literature.  For Maupassant these were exciting times and the awakening of his creative talents and ambitions. 
  In 1880 he published what is considered his first great work, ‘Boule de Suif’, (translated as as ‘Dumpling’, ‘Butterball’, ‘Ball of Fat’, or ‘Ball of Lard’) which met with a success that was both instant and overwhelming.  Flaubert at once acknowledged that it was ‘a masterpiece that will endure.’ Maupassant had used his talents and experiences in the war to create something unique.  
  This decade from 1880 to 1891 was to be the most pivotal of his career.  With an audience now made available by the success of ‘Boule de Suif’ Maupassant organised himself to work methodically and relentlessly to produce between two and four volumes of work a year.  The melding of his talents and business sense and the continual hunger of sources for his works made him wealthy. 
  In his later years he developed a desire for solitude, an obsession for self-preservation, and a fear of death as well as a paranoia of persecution caused by the syphilis he had contracted in his youth.  
  On January 2nd, 1892, Maupassant tried to commit suicide by cutting his throat.  Unsuccessful he was committed to the private asylum of Esprit Blanche at Passy, in Paris.  It was here on July 6th, 1893 that Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant died at the age of only 42.

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  Sex Saved the Summer - Essays &...

  Joseph Adam Lee

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  Funny. Messy. Honest.  
  Across eleven real stories, Joseph Adam Lee explores relationships, childhood, and New York City misadventures through dark humor and sharp self-awareness. In the opening essay, A Royal Rumble on Fire Island, Lee recounts his accidental starring role in a romantic spiral involving a Ghanaian princess. From there, the chaos deepens: housing a bohemian squatter with more confidence than hygiene (The Opulent Squatter), a college prank gone haywire (The Imposter of McIntire Hall), and a surreal family mix-up involving his grandfather, an orange VHS tape, and his own mother (My Mom, the Porn Dealer). And that’s just scratching the surface.

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  How to be an IT Grrrl - My life...

  Carol Wapshere

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  In the 1990s, long before “Women in Tech” was a hashtag, Carol forged her technical career in server rooms and offices where she was the only woman. 
  In this memoir, Carol looks back on a 35-year, globe-crossing IT career that took her through the dawn of the internet, the machinations of the commercial sector, a celebrity dot-com, and an eye-opening job as a technical gun-for-hire.  
  In an industry known for both gender and age bias, Carol still has her hands on the tech well into her fifties. In this candid and engaging account, she relates how she’s done it by channeling the outspokenness and do-it-yourself ethos of the grunge era Riot Grrrls. 
  This is the story of how Carol became the original IT Grrrl.

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  The Practical Seductress - How I...

  Sue Camaione

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  The Practical Seductress: How I Learned to Take My Hat and Run 
  By Sue Camaione | Narrated by Sue Camaione | Published by Audiobook Publishing Services 
  Step into the unapologetically bold and deeply personal memoir of Sue Camaione, a woman determined to defy societal expectations and embrace her own sexual and emotional freedom. In The Practical Seductress: How I Learned to Take My Hat and Run, Sue takes listeners on an exhilarating journey through the wild landscapes of self-discovery, passion, and survival during the transformative 1970s and ’80s. 
  With humor, courage, and vulnerability, Sue recounts her rebellious coming-of-age story:Challenging her religious upbringing and school norms while questioning societal double standards.Embarking on a cross-country odyssey to redefine her identity, encountering love, heartbreak, and sexual awakening.Experiencing orgasmic liberation in the Rocky Mountains, the complexities of open marriage in San Diego, forbidden intimacy in Boston, and more. 
  This is not just a memoir—it’s a raw and honest exploration of what it means to survive life’s unpredictable paths, break free from social norms, and embrace the beauty and risks of sexual freedom. Narrated by the author herself, Sue Camaione’s voice brings her incredible journey to life, enhanced by immersive sound design featuring background music, Foleys, and SFx, creating a rich and dramatic listening experience. 
  Published by Audiobook Publishing Services, The Practical Seductress is an unfiltered and captivating snapshot of a woman’s quest to reclaim her independence and joy in a time of profound cultural change."

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  Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

  Benjamin Franklin

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  Embark on an auditory adventure with The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, narrated to immerse you in the life of one of America’s pivotal Founding Fathers. This isn't just a story; it's a journey through Franklin's remarkable rise from humble beginnings to becoming an inventor, writer, and statesman. With vivid narration, Franklin's trials, triumphs, and revolutionary ideas come alive, offering a captivating listening experience. 
  Through the power of storytelling, each chapter invites you into Franklin’s world, making his wisdom, inventions, and political insights resonate in today's context. Perfect for on-the-go listening or relaxing at home, this audiobook turns Franklin's experiences into an intimate narrative. 
  Experience The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin as an enriching auditory journey that brings history and inspiration right to your ears. Start listening today and let the legacy of a true polymath unfold. 
  This audiobook was narrated and produced by RAM Studios, where humans and artificial intelligence collaborate to create an excellent listening experience. (The reading is done primarily by AI)

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