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  Mission to Madagascar - The...

  David Mould

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  Radama— the young, savvy ruler of the rising military power in Madagascar. Robert Townsend Farquhar— governor of the British island colony of Mauritius, whose plantation economy depends on slave labor. James Hastie— an enterprising East India Company sergeant, ready to take on a risky mission. In the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars, as Britain and France face off in the southwest Indian Ocean, the destinies of these three characters intertwine. Will the British cut a deal to end the export of slaves from Madagascar, and if so at what cost? Will Radama, with Hastie by his side, win the internal power struggle against nobles and clan chieftains? Hastie' s previously unpublished journals offer the most comprehensive early 19th century account of Madagascar, its landscape, crops, industry, commerce, culture, and inhabitants, and weave a narrative of hazardous travel, byzantine court intrigue and colonial geopolitics. Sir Mervyn Brown, a former UK ambassador and historian of Madagascar, has described Hastie as " one of the most important and attractive figures in the history of Anglo-Malagasy relations."

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  The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame -...

  Craig J. Inciardi

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  The Indiana Jones of rock history and founding curator of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum narrates the Hall’s wild history and his quest to build its collection from scratch—from Ozzy Osbourne’s country manor to Keith Moon’s childhood bedroom and Art Garfunkel’s personal archives—including stories about Debbie Harry, Mick Jagger, Chuck Berry, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and more. 
    
  Craig Inciardi was a rising star at Sotheby’s, collecting iconic pieces of rock and roll memorabilia and rubbing shoulders with rich and famous collectors when he was recruited by the founders of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Museum for his dream job. Craig’s mandate: Travel the globe and assemble the world’s greatest collection of rock memorabilia ever. What Craig didn’t know at the time was that there was no “museum.” In fact, there was no existing collection other than “a guitar of no importance and three interesting sheets of paper.” So began an epic rock odyssey, with Craig as popular music’s Indiana Jones. 
    
  Working first from a cubicle in the Rolling Stone headquarters in New York and at the constant beck and call of the legendary Jann Wenner, Craig began his work, hounding musicians and their managers for memorabilia for the non-existent museum. His travels brought him to the doorsteps of the most legendary musicians of our time: to Ozzy Osbourne’s vast English estate (Ozzie met him with a rifle in hand) and Keith Moon’s perfectly preserved boyhood bedroom. He pored through letters Paul Simon wrote to Art Garfunkel when they were both kids at sleep away camps, and from Yoko Ono he collected John Lennon’s glasses, stored with his other possessions in a heavy steel briefcase on the day of his murder. Every story is told in lush detail that Rock and Roll fans will savor. 
    
  Equally fascinating is Inciardi’s first-hand account of the chaotic formation of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame itself, taking us backstage to the very first induction ceremonies, an innocent time when long overlooked musicians and some former enemies celebrated each other and jammed into the night with friends and family looking on, as well as the secret induction meetings where top record company executives and managers bitterly argued over who would be included and who wouldn’t.

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  I AM NELSON - The story of a...

  Martina Mars

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  A beautiful book for dog lovers and anyone who’s ever loved and lost an animal. 
  Get ready to laugh, cry and fall in love with a very feisty little rescue dog called Nelson. Discover the heartwarming true story about his life with his unconventional human family and friends who are right there by his side during the good times and the bad, and love him come what may – even when he misbehaves, which, admittedly is most of the time.  
  This beautiful book, full of funny and touching memories that will make you smile through tears, is all about the very special bond between a dog and his beloved human family that not even death can break.  
  But is death really the end of his journey? 
  A funny and sad, silly and wise, bittersweet story of love and loss… and hope.

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  Earwitness - A Search for Sonic...

  Ed Garland

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  In his twenties, Ed Garland came close to suicide but later discovered reading to help him cope with hearing loss and tinnitus. In this unique blend of memoir and literary criticism, right at the cutting edge of research drawing on both the literary and the medical worlds, the author reveals his own journey – through music then fiction – towards an understanding of sonic loss and, ultimately, towards healing. A genre-busting mix of literary criticism, sound studies and memoir, the essays explore what fictional sonic experiences can tell us about sound in everyday life. Written with humorous honesty about the ups and downs – mostly downs – of a young man's mental health, this is a thoughtful and original exploration of recovey, and of literature's ability to challenge preconceptions.
  The English-language fiction classics of Wales explored include the work of Margiad Evans, Bernice Rubens, and Deborah Kay Davies. The international titles are by Annie Proulx and Samuel Beckett. Earwitness amplifies the rich connections between literature, auditory perception and mental wellbeing.

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  Hollywood Secrets and Survival:...

  Clive Remington

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  Explore the Audiobook: "Hollywood Secrets and Survival: Escaping the Cult" 
  Are you eager to move forward in your personal journey and enhance your understanding of Hollywood's mysterious underbelly? 
  Looking for a detailed guide that offers everything you need to uncover Hollywood's secrets and break free from its hidden chains? 
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  This audiobook is your perfect partner in deepening your knowledge, applying new insights, and engaging in self-discovery. Equip yourself for personal empowerment and transformation. 
  Key features of this enlightening guide: 
  - Profound insights about Hollywood's hidden truths and finding personal freedom 
  - Detailed explanation of escaping cult-like influences 
  - Effective strategies for personal growth and liberation 
  Our guide stands out with thorough coverage, vital for your personal evolution. Topics are explored deeply and with clarity. 
  Please note that this audiobook is an independent resource for your benefit and is not affiliated with any official Hollywood entity. 
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  Mafia Mysteries: Secrets from...

  Orson Bexley

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  "Mafia Mysteries: Secrets from the Underworld’s Shadowy Realm" 
  ⭐️⭐️ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐️⭐️ 
  Are you eager to advance in your understanding of the Mafia's deep-rooted secrets and complexities within its dark realm?  
  Searching for a complete guide that covers all the essential elements to uncover the hidden truths of power and betrayal?  
  Your quest ends here! 
  This guide serves as your ultimate companion for enhancing your knowledge, applying essential skills, and engaging in practical exercises. With this resource, you're set for success. 
  Updated to reflect the most current insights into Mafia mysteries. 
  Key features of this enhanced guide: 
  - In-depth insights into the hidden truths of power and betrayal 
  - Detailed explanations of the intricate workings of the Mafia 
  - Effective strategies for navigating and understanding this shadowy world 
  Our guide stands out with its thorough exploration, which is crucial for your triumph in understanding these mysteries. Concepts are not just touched upon; they are explored in depth with clarity. 
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