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  The Way of a Man with a Maid -...

  Richard Marsh

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  Richard Bernard Heldmann was born on 12th October 1857, in St Johns Wood, North London.  
  By his early 20’s Heldmann began publishing fiction for the myriad magazine publications that had sprung up and were eager for good well-written content.  
  In October 1882, Heldmann was promoted to co-editor of Union Jack, a popular magazine, but his association with the publication ended suddenly in June 1883.  It appears Heldman was prone to issuing forged cheques to finance his lifestyle.  In April 1884 he was sentenced to 18 months hard labour. 
  In order to be well away from the scandal and the damage that this had caused to his reputation Heldmann adopted a pseudonym on his release from jail.  Shortly thereafter the name ‘Richard Marsh’ began to appear in the literary periodicals.  The use of his mother’s maiden name as part of it seems both a release and a lifeline. 
  A stroke of very good fortune arrived with his novel ‘The Beetle’ published in 1897.  This would turn out to be his greatest commercial success and added some much-needed gravitas to his literary reputation.   
  Marsh was a prolific writer and wrote almost 80 volumes of fiction as well as many short stories, across many genres from horror and crime to romance and humour.   His unusual characters, plotting devices and other literary developments have identified his legacy as one of the best British writers of his time.   
  Richard Marsh died from heart disease in Haywards Heath in Sussex on 9th August 1915.  He was 57.

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  Stories Involving Animal Cruelty...

  Edgar Allan Poe, Bram Stoker, HP...

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  Our best loved friends may not even be human but animals of the moggy and mutt variety.  Many of us wax lyrical about our friends in the animal world no matter the distractions available in the real and rather more demanding world of partners, children, parents and friends.   
   
  So often then that when the media brings news of appalling tragedies across the globe the distress of cruelty to animals seems to gather more immediate attention.   
   
  In this volume our literary wordsmiths turn their attention to tales that make our hearts wince and our emotions bleed.   
   
  1 - Stories About Cruelty to Animals - An Introduction 
  2 - The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe 
  3 - The Squaw by Bram Stoker 
  4 - The Cats of Ulthar by H P Lovecraft 
  5 - The Ankardyne Pew by W F Harvey 
  6 - A Dark Brown Dog by Stephen Crane 
  7 - Strychnine for Village Dogs by Arthur Gask

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  Get in the Game - Nothing...

  Kevin Atlas

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  Be inspired by the story of Kevin Atlas (formerly Laue), whose faith and perseverance helped him become an NCAA Division I basketball player, despite being born with only one arm.Even before entering the world, Kevin Atlas was a fighter. He should have died in childbirth, as the umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck twice, but he survived because his left arm was in the middle of it, allowing blood to flow to his brain. But since circulation was cut off in that arm, he was born with his left arm ending just below his elbow.  GET IN THE GAME is Kevin's story of transformation: Moving from anger to joy. From embarrassment to confidence. From the sidelines and wishing his life was different to getting in the game and showing who he is. Kevin's arduous journey to earning a scholarship to Manhattan College in New York City and becoming the first NCAA Division I basketball player missing a limb has given him keen insights to help anyone who feels trapped and defeated by less-than-perfect circumstances, whether physical, mental, or environmental. Kevin doesn't encourage readers to simply accept and live with their challenges, hurts, and losses. He spurs them on to believe any weakness can, in reality, become the one thing that propels them to achieve their greatest potential. As Kevin has learned throughout his life, you can't win if you don't get in the game!

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  United States of True Crime:...

  Ashley Hudson

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  United States of True Crime is an anthology series with books devoted to the most disturbing cases in each of the 50 states. This book focuses on twenty of the most chilling crimes in California history. 
  True crime junkies may recognize some of the highly publicized cases, but also included are lesser-known, equally unsettling crimes. 
  Some of the cases included in this book: 
  Gerald and Charlene Gallego: Killer husband and wife duo who abducted young girls to use as sex slaves 
  Kidnapping of Denise Huskins & Aaron Quinn: A young couple was kidnapped and then accused by law enforcement of faking the horrific ordeal 
  Zebra Killers: Racially motivated murders of white citizens in San Francisco 
  Juan Corona: Convicted of the murders of 25 migrant workers 
  Mardiros Iskenderian: Murdered his mother and sister in a dispute over the family fortune 
  Patrick Kearney: Serial killer who murdered at least 21 boys and disposed of their bodies in trash bags across Southern California 
  Kevin James Woodward: Tech CEO who allegedly killed his roommate’s girlfriend out of jealousy 
  Timothy Joseph McGhee: Ruthless gang leader responsible for at least twelve murders 
  The Murder of Tushar Atre: Tech millionaire murdered by his employees 
  Rodney Halbower: Another woman spent almost thirty years in jail for one of his grisly murders until the real murderer was finally convicted through DNA found at the scene 
  If you’re a true crime enthusiast who enjoys reading about some of the most depraved monsters in our country, you will love United States of True Crime.

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  Running Africa - Cape to Cairo –...

  Keith Boyd

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  11,000 km, 301 days, 1 Guinness World Record 
  Why would a 57-year-old with a genetic heart condition attempt the fastest journey on foot from Cape Town to Cairo? 
  In Running Africa, Keith Boyd tells the story of his epic run, complete with injuries, illness, being taken hostage, getting caught up in a rebel firefight, and having members of his team imprisoned. 
  From a soft start in South Africa to increasing danger and hardship as he headed further north, Keith reminds himself – and us – of why he undertook the journey. 
  After a business career spanning 40 years, Keith repurposed himself as a socio-economic activist, determined to make a dent in the greatest issue of our time: poverty. 
  He founded RainbowLeaders.org.za to motivate young Africans to vote, elect great leaders and hold them accountable – and soon realised that the organisation needed a platform to spread awareness of its message. His audacious attempt to break the 25-year-old Guinness World Record became that platform. 
  All proceeds from the sale of this e-book go towards funding our youth democracy work at RainbowLeaders.org.za.

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  The Complete Collection of Jules...

  Jules Verne

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  What if imagination could take you beyond the limits of the known world?
  
  The Complete Collection of Jules Verne brings together the extraordinary works of the visionary author often called the father of science fiction. Long before modern technology existed, Jules Verne imagined submarines, space travel, and global exploration with astonishing accuracy and creativity.
  
  This comprehensive collection includes Verne's most celebrated novels and adventures, where scientific curiosity meets thrilling storytelling. From deep oceans and distant planets to the heart of the Earth and around the globe, Verne's tales combine wonder, invention, and the spirit of discovery.
  
  Written with clarity, excitement, and optimism, these stories inspired generations of scientists, explorers, and readers to dream beyond the horizon.
  
  Inside this eBook, you'll explore:
  
  All major novels and adventures by Jules Verne in one collection
  
  Iconic works such as Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and Journey to the Center of the Earth
  
  The foundations of modern science fiction and adventure literature
  
  Timeless stories of exploration, courage, and imagination
  
  Adapted endlessly for film, television, and popular culture, Jules Verne's works remain essential reading for anyone who loves adventure, science, and visionary storytelling.
  
  Set sail into the future imagined by the past. Buy now and experience the complete collection of Jules Verne.

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