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  Jane Raphaely - Unedited

  Jane Raphaely

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  Jane's story is indeed stranger than fiction. Having lived through a war in England and grown up in a rough neighbourhood, with a demon aunt and a difficult father, Jane Mullins learnt how to 'smile and wave', one of many survival tactics she passes on in this memoir. An outsider who was determined to get 'in', she found fame and fortune in New York, turned down $24 000 to follow her heart to South Africa, and moved to Cape Town shortly before the Sharpeville massacre made thousands leave a country that had become a pariah. She used her wickedly sharp pen and even sharper wits to win the best job in the world there, birthed babies, magazines, superstars, made millions for everyone except herself, and never stopped fighting against female and juvenile oppression, one of the few things that causes her to lose her characteristic cool. In this frank and funny memoir, written for the thousands of women who have asked her to tell them 'how she did it', the doyenne of magazine publishing tells a great deal more than the her story of women's magazines. This book is impossible to put down, and should come with a warning. It is intended to change women's lives for the better and, as Jane's story proves, print is the most powerful weapon in the world, in the right hands, at the right time.

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  Napoleon - The True Story of the...

  Liam Dale

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  Do you want to explore the life of the great military leader Napoleon Bonaparte without trudging through lengthy biographies? Let The History Journals take you on an hourly history tour. 
   
  Throughout history, exceptional leaders have emerged, leaving an indelible mark for generations to discover. Napoleon, one such iconic figure, remains renowned worldwide. Whether his name invokes admiration for his military genius or playful impressions of a stout man in a distinctive hat and coat, Napoleon's true essence can be elusive. Countless books portray him in various lights, emphasizing his revolutionary spirit, tactical brilliance, leadership, organizational prowess, and unmatched military strategy. Simultaneously, critics see him as a power-hungry, ruthless tyrant with an inflated ego. 
   
  This journal delves into Napoleon's intriguing and eventful life, shedding light on: 
  - His life journey from start to finish 
  - "Le Petit Caporal" - The "Little Corporal" 
  - Debunking the myth of Napoleon's height 
  - The pivotal "Whiff of Grapeshot" 
  - His grand coronation as Emperor of France 
  - Napoleon's complex relationship with Josephine 
  - Unearthing the Rosetta Stone 
  - The Napoleonic Code and its impact 
  - The formidable Grande Armée 
  - Napoleon's fateful encounter with Russia 
  - The sweeping Napoleonic Wars 
  - His ultimate defeat at the Battle of Waterloo 
  - Exile and the end of an era

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  Bad Blood: Book Summary &...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of Bad Blood, by John Carreyrou. It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by John Carreyrou. Ideal for those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  A gripping true story of ambition, deception, and corporate fraud, Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup unravels the meteoric rise and catastrophic fall of Theranos, a multibillion-dollar biotech company founded on empty promises. At its helm was Elizabeth Holmes, a charismatic entrepreneur who convinced investors, patients, and the media that her revolutionary blood-testing technology would change healthcare forever. But behind the scenes, the company was built on lies, intimidation, and scientific fraud. This investigative thriller exposes the dark side of Silicon Valley’s startup culture and the dangers of unchecked ambition.

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  The Interesting Narrative of the...

  OLAUDAH EQUIANO

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  Step into history with "The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano" audiobook. Authored by Olaudah Equiano himself, this compelling memoir offers a firsthand account of one man's journey from enslavement to freedom. 
  In this captivating narrative, Equiano recounts his experiences as a young boy kidnapped from his home in Africa and sold into slavery. From the horrors of the Middle Passage to his eventual liberation and quest for abolition, Equiano's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring fight for justice. 
  Narrated with emotion and authenticity, "The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano" brings history to life, allowing listeners to immerse themselves in the struggles and triumphs of one of the most influential figures in the abolitionist movement. 
  Perfect for history enthusiasts, students, and anyone interested in learning more about the transatlantic slave trade and the fight for freedom, this audiobook offers a powerful and poignant exploration of one man's extraordinary life. 
  So, if you're ready to delve into a gripping tale of survival, resilience, and triumph over adversity, start listening to "The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano" today and experience history like never before. Start Listening to "The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano" today!

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  You Mean It or You Don't - James...

  Adam Hollowell, Jamie McGhee

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  After a speech at UMass Amherst on February 28, 1984, James Baldwin was asked by a student: "You said that the liberal façade and being a liberal is not enough. Well, what is? What is necessary?" Baldwin responded, "Commitment. That is what is necessary. You mean it or you don't." 
   
   
   
  Taking up that challenge and drawing from Baldwin's fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and interviews, You Mean It or You Don't will spur today's progressives from conviction to action. It is not enough, authors Hollowell and McGhee urge us, to hold progressive views on racial justice, LGBTQ+ identity, and economic inequality. True and lasting change demands a response to Baldwin's radical challenge for moral commitment. Called to move from dreams of justice to living it out in communities, churches, and neighborhoods, we can show that we truly mean it. 
   
   
   
  Welcome to life with James Baldwin. It is raw and challenging, inspired and embodied, passionate, and fully awake.

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  The Last Living Slut - Born In...

  Roxana Shirazi

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  Raw, Unvarnished, provocative, and poetically written, "The Last Living Slut: Born in Iran, Bred Backstage" is the memoir of Roxana Shirazi, who was raised during Iran's revolution within a politically active family and sent to England by her family aged ten during the Iran/Iraq war,  and led far astray by the sound - and the sex appeal - of rock and roll. Alone in England and feeling a loss of identity, she found a new 'home' in the world of rock 'n' roll with bands like Guns 'n' Roses, Motley Crue and Velvet Revolver and discovered that there is no such things as rock 'n' roll: a place where only men are allowed to be transgressive, and sexually wild. A place where women are demonised for doing what men do.  With heart-breaking accounts of child abuse, abortion and domestic violence, TLLS reads like an Iranian female Bukowski: raw, working class and poetic.

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