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  Deacon of Death - Sam Smithers...

  Fred Rosen

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  Baptist deacon, family man, pillar of his Florida community . . . and serial killer of prostitutes: chilling true crime from the author of Lobster Boy.   By day, Sam Smithers was the deacon of his Baptist church in Plant City, Florida, a respected neighbor to many, and a devoted husband and father. But after the sun set, he became something else: a violent attacker—and killer—of prostitutes.   Smithers’s twisted double life came to light when a local woman who had hired him to take care of her property found him in her garage, cleaning an ax—and then discovered a puddle of blood. Through exclusive interviews with Smithers’s wife, who described her spouse as nothing but a doting husband and father, author Fred Rosen learned why this man of God, raised in an intensely religious Tennessee home, was the last person anyone would suspect of committing these savage crimes. Rosen reveals the details behind the deaths of Christy Cowan and Denise Roach after Smithers picked them up in Tampa—and the fate of a man who seemed holier than thou, but was actually guilty as sin.  

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  Holy Terrors - A Boy Two...

  Michael Clemenger

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  'Which of us do you prefer?'
  As a baby, Michael Clemenger was handed over to the unloving care of a religious-run children's home. Aged eight, he was transferred to St Joseph's Industrial School in Tralee, Co. Kerry.
  Chosen as their 'favourite' by two Christian Brothers, Michael endured years of sexual abuse at the hands of both men. Brother Price would strike at night, while Brother Roberts took his pleasure in a weekly bathtime ritual. And even their 'protection' did not save the boy from merciless beatings at the hands of other sadistic Brothers in the notorious institution.
  Despite the unbelievable trauma of his early life, Michael emerged unbroken, determined to make something of himself, and also to find the mother he had never known.
  A story of remarkable spirit and courage, set against a background of the prejudices and neglect of Irish society in the 1960s.

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  The Early Diary of Anaïs Nin...

  Anais Nin

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  The diarist’s account of her life in the early 1920s explores “the conflict she felt between artistic longings and her pre-ordained female fate” (The Detroit News).   Continuing the journey of self-education and self-discovery she began in Linotte, Anaïs Nin discloses a part of her life that had previously remained private. She discusses the period in which she met Hugo Guiler, the young man who later became her husband, and made the wrenching transition from the shelter of her family to the world of artists and models. She also reveals the struggle she faced between her expected role as a woman and her determination to be a writer—a negotiation that still poses difficulties for many of us almost a century after Nin wrote this diary.   “Through sheer nerve, confidence, and will, Nin made of the everyday something magical. This was a gift, indeed, and it’s a fascinating process to witness.” —The Christian Science Monitor   With a preface by Joaquin Nin-Culmell

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  KNOW ABOUT "CHANAKYA" - Who...

  Saurabh Singh Chauhan

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  This is small part of introduction of the book: Chanakya, also known as Kautilya.  
  In the annals of history, there emerge figures whose brilliance and foresight shape the destiny of nations. One such luminary is Chanakya, a name synonymous with strategic genius and visionary wisdom. In the corridors of time, Chanakya's contributions have left an indelible mark on the tapestry of India's past. This journey through his life and teachings unveils the remarkable tale of how he sculpted the Mauryan Empire and left an enduring legacy. 
  Born in the era around 350 BCE, Chanakya's story takes us back to a time of upheaval and opportunity. His life's narrative interweaves with the shifting sands of political landscapes and the profound transformations of ancient India. As we traverse the chapters of his life, we will encounter pivotal moments that define his journey – from his early education in the corridors of knowledge to the forging of alliances that would reshape the destiny of a dynasty.

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  For Dolly who does not Learn her...

  E. Nesbit

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  LibriVox volunteers bring you 16 recordings of For Dolly, who does not Learn her Lessons by E. Nesbit. This was the Weekly Poetry project for April 21st, 2013.Edith Nesbit reminds us of the magic - and brevity - of childhood.

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  Indian Creek Massacre and...

  Charles M. Scanlan

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  Indian Creek Massacre and Captivity of Hall Girls was written by Charles Martin Scanlan in 1915. The Indian Creek Massacre arose in 1832 at LaSalle County, Illinois, after a dispute about a settler-constructed dam that blocked fish from reaching a Native American village downstream. It’s a unique historical snapshot of early America centered around Sylvia and Rachel Hall, sisters who were the only survivors of the massacre and were abducted, as well as the story of Chief Shabona who was a member of the Ottowa and Potawatomi. 
  This audiobook is narrated by Sylvia’s great-great-great-granddaughter, Rebecca Cook, with help from her sister Gwendelyn Gilchrist. The written book itself is in public domain and can be downloaded with photos for free from Project Gutenberg at gutenberg.com. 

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