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  Translating Myself and Others

  Jhumpa Lahiri

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  Sneha Mathan narrates these luminous essays on translation and self-translation by award-winning writer and literary translator Jhumpa Lahiri
  
  With an introduction, afterword, and acknowledgements read by the author
  Translating Myself and Others is a collection of candid and disarmingly personal essays by Pulitzer Prize–winning author Jhumpa Lahiri, who reflects on her emerging identity as a translator as well as a writer in two languages.
  
  With subtlety and emotional immediacy, Lahiri draws on Ovid's myth of Echo and Narcissus to explore the distinction between writing and translating, and provides a close reading of passages from Aristotle's Poetics to talk more broadly about writing, desire, and freedom. She traces the theme of translation in Antonio Gramsci's Prison Notebooks and takes up the question of Italo Calvino's popularity as a translated author. Lahiri considers the unique challenge of translating her own work from Italian to English, the question "Why Italian?," and the singular pleasures of translating contemporary and ancient writers.
  
  Featuring essays originally written in Italian and published in English for the first time, as well as essays written in English, Translating Myself and Others brings together Lahiri's most lyrical and eloquently observed meditations on the translator's art as a sublime act of both linguistic and personal metamorphosis.

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  Reading Behind Bars - A True...

  Jill Grunenwald

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  A must-read prisoner memoir for fans of Orange is the New Black 
   
  “A fascinating look into a world many of us never see, and a powerful story about one woman’s journey to find her own strength, with a clear message of the importance of books and information for all.” —Booklist (American Library Association), starred review 
   
  Shortlisted for the 2020 Social Justice & Advocacy Book Award by In the Margins Book Awards. 
   
  In December 2008, twentysomething Jill Grunenwald graduated with her master’s degree in library science, ready to start living her dream of becoming a librarian. But the economy had a different idea. As the Great Recession reared its ugly head, jobs were scarce. After some searching, however, Jill was lucky enough to snag one of the few librarian gigs left in her home state of Ohio. The catch? The job was behind bars as the prison librarian at a men’s minimum-security prison. Talk about baptism by fire. 
   
  As an untested twentysomething woman, to say that the job was out of Jill’s comfort zone was an understatement. She was forced to adapt on the spot, speedily learning to take the metal detectors, hulking security guards, and colorful inmates in stride. Over the course of a little less than two years, Jill came to see past the bleak surroundings and the orange jumpsuits and recognize the humanity of the men stuck behind bars. They were just like every other library patron—persons who simply wanted to read, to be educated and entertained through the written word. By helping these inmates, Jill simultaneously began to recognize the humanity in everyone and to discover inner strength that she never knew she had. 
   
  At turns poignant and hilarious, Reading behind Bars is a perfect read for fans of Orange is the New Black and Shakespeare Saved My Life.

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  West Virginia Coal Wars The: A...

  Captivating History

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  Did you know the coal fields of West Virginia were the scene of violence and strife between coal miners and coal company management in the early 20th century? 
  The West Virginia Coal Wars are often overlooked in US history. It is time that changed. 
  Several lessons can be learned from what happened during the West Virginia Coal Wars. These confrontations led to developments in labor relations that define collective bargaining to this day. There were heroes and villains, saints and sinners, and a mountain culture that was inexorably changed. It is a story that is fascinating and disturbing at the same time. 
  This audiobook holds some fascinating tidbits of information many people do not know, including the following:The impact of company storesThe role minorities played in the coal warsThe story behind the term “redneck”Safety hazards the coal miners facedOrganizations that supported the miners and better working conditions 
  This audiobook on the West Virginia Coal Wars lets us look down the mine shafts of West Virginia into the dark world of exploitation and worker abuse that was common one hundred years ago. 
  The hills were alive with sounds of gunfire as coal miners and their union stood up against management. The West Virginia Coal Wars is a fascinating journey through the dark mountains of Appalachia and the struggle its people endured to win basic rights and respect. 
  What are you waiting for? Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to begin your journey into the past today!

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  The Wolf Age - The Vikings the...

  Tore Skeie

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  The first major book on Vikings by a Scandinavian author to be published in English reframes the struggle for a North Sea empire and puts listeners in the mindset of Vikings, providing new insight into their goals, values, and what they chose to live and die for. 
   
   
    
  The Wolf Age takes listeners on a thrilling journey through the bloody shared history of England and Scandinavia, and on across early medieval Europe, from the wild Norwegian fjords to the wealthy cities of Muslim Andalusia. 
   
   
    
  Warfare, plotting, backstabbing, and bribery abound as Tore Skeie skillfully weaves sagas and skaldic poetry with breathless dramatization as he entertainingly brings the world of the Vikings and Anglo-Saxons to vivid life. 
   
   
    
  In the eleventh century, the rulers of the lands surrounding the North Sea are all hungry for power. To get power they need soldiers, to get soldiers they need silver, and to get silver there is no better way than war and plunder. 
   
   
    
  This vicious cycle draws all the lands of the north into a brutal struggle for supremacy and survival that will shatter kingdoms and forge an empire . . .

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  Narcissists and Their Secrets -...

  Elena Miro

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  Have you been dealing with a narcissist? Have you found their words, actions, and habits to be causing damage to your life? Are you trying to make things work with this narcissist? 
  If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this book is for you. 
  Whatever your reasons for staying with this type of person, it is crucial that you read this book and take its message to heart. This is a comprehensive guide about not just surviving, but flourishing in the presence of a narcissist. This book aims to improve your relationship with yourself as well as with the toxic individuals in your life — and it might even help you to improve the person’s behavior for good. 
  Within this book, you’ll learn:The causes, symptoms, and traits of an individual with narcissistic personality disorderHow to identify a narcissistHow to accept that they will never change fully and that it isn’t your faultHow to mirror them so that they will feel recognized and understoodWhether a narcissist can ever truly love youHow to be happy and fulfilled in a relationship with a narcissistic individual 
  And so much more. 
  Having been in a relationship with a narcissist, I’ve devoted years of my life to understanding this type of person. Understanding what makes them tick, why they do the things they do, and whether or not it’s possible to have a healthy relationship with them. Having done this type of research, I finally began to understand. And now I’m sharing what I’ve learned with you.So if you’ve ever dealt with a narcissist or toxic individual, if you have a current relationship with a person like this, or if you know someone who is, add this book to your collection today!

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  The History of the Peloponnesian...

  Anónimo

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  The History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides is a foundational work of historical and political writing, chronicling the 5th-century BCE conflict between Athens and Sparta. Renowned for its objectivity, analytical depth, and realism, Thucydides examines the causes, events, and consequences of the war, emphasizing human nature, power dynamics, and the fragility of democracy. He dissects pivotal moments like the Plague of Athens, the Sicilian Expedition, and the Melian Dialogue, revealing how fear, honor, and interest drive nations to war. A timeless exploration of politics, ethics, and the costs of imperial ambition.

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