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  A Dead Woman's Secret - From...

  Guy de Maupassant

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  Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant was born on August 5th, 1850 near Dieppe in France.  
  Maupassant’s early life was badly torn when at age 11 (his younger brother Hervé was then five) his mother, Laure, a headstrong and independent-minded woman, risked social disgrace in order to obtain a legal separation from her husband. 
  After the separation, Laure kept custody of her two boys. With the father now forcibly absent, Laure became the most influential and important figure in the young boy's life.   
  Maupassant’s education was such that he rebelled against religion and other societal norms but a developing friendship with Gustave Flaubert began to turn his mind towards creativity and writing. 
  After graduation he volunteered for the Franco-Prussian war. With its end he moved to Paris to work as a clerk in the Navy Department.  Gustave Flaubert now took him under his wing.  Acting as a literary guardian to him, he guided the eager Maupassant to debuts in journalism and literature.  For Maupassant these were exciting times and the awakening of his creative talents and ambitions. 
  In 1880 he published what is considered his first great work, ‘Boule de Suif’, (translated as as ‘Dumpling’, ‘Butterball’, ‘Ball of Fat’, or ‘Ball of Lard’) which met with a success that was both instant and overwhelming.  Flaubert at once acknowledged that it was ‘a masterpiece that will endure.’ Maupassant had used his talents and experiences in the war to create something unique.  
  This decade from 1880 to 1891 was to be the most pivotal of his career.  With an audience now made available by the success of ‘Boule de Suif’ Maupassant organised himself to work methodically and relentlessly to produce between two and four volumes of work a year.  The melding of his talents and business sense and the continual hunger of sources for his works made him wealthy. 
  In his later years he developed a desire for solitude, an obsession for self-preservation, and a fear of death as well as a paranoia of persecution caused by the syphilis he had contracted in his youth.  
  On January 2nd, 1892, Maupassant tried to commit suicide by cutting his throat.  Unsuccessful he was committed to the private asylum of Esprit Blanche at Passy, in Paris.  It was here on July 6th, 1893 that Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant died at the age of only 42.

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  Robert Shaw - An Actor's Life on...

  Christopher Shaw Myers

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  "Go for the Jaws, stay for the Shaws." —Nat Segaloff, author of The Exorcist Legacy 
   
   
   
  Robert Shaw unforgettably commanded attention as the weathered seaman Captain Quint in the blockbuster sensation, Jaws. But what came before and after that landmark film is as dramatic as the hunt for the great white shark itself. 
   
   
   
  Capturing the many facets of the vibrant, generous, and sometimes polarizing man is his nephew, Christopher, who explores the forces that shaped a dynamic personality—including Robert's indomitable mother, his deeply troubled father, and his activist sister, Joanna, with whom Robert shared an unbreakable bond. Out of the traumatic events of their childhood in the Orkney Islands and Cornwall, Mrs. Shaw pushed her children to pursue their dreams. For Robert, that dream was acting and writing. 
   
   
   
  Despite a storied career on the British and American stage—as both performer and playwright—and a string of hit films including From Russia with Love, A Man for All Seasons, The Sting, and The Taking of Pelham One Two Three, international celebrity eluded Robert . . . until he was summoned to star in "a little horror film" called Jaws.

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  Warren Buffett: The Making of an...

  New York Angelo

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  Discover the untold story of Warren Buffett’s rise to becoming one of the greatest investors of all time. The Making of an Investment Legend takes you through the pivotal early years of Buffett’s life, revealing the influences, challenges, and key decisions that shaped his path to financial mastery. 
  From his humble beginnings during the Great Depression to his revolutionary transformation of Berkshire Hathaway, this book explores the milestones that defined Buffett’s journey:Early Ambitions: How an entrepreneurial spirit and lessons from his father, Howard Buffett, laid the foundation for his financial prudence.Education & Mentorship: The profound impact of studying under Benjamin Graham, the "father of value investing," at Columbia University.First Successes: Buffett’s rise through the 1950s and early 1960s with Buffett Partnership Ltd., demonstrating his genius for identifying undervalued opportunities.Lessons Learned: The challenges of activist investing, including the backlash over Dempster Mill Manufacturing, and how they shaped his approach to balancing profits with reputation.Strategic Evolution: The acquisition of Berkshire Hathaway, his partnership with Charlie Munger, and the decision to transform a struggling textile company into a diversified empire. 
  This is the story of how a young man with an insatiable curiosity for finance became a global investment icon. Perfect for aspiring investors, business enthusiasts, or anyone fascinated by the journey of an extraordinary mind.

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  Exploring Norse Mythology -...

  Ancient Myths

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  Uncover the Mysteries of the Ancient North... 
  Journey Through the Enigmatic World of Norse Mythology and Discover Secrets That Will Awaken Your Imagination! 
  From the Depths of Yggdrasil to the Shores of Midgard – Experience a saga like no other! 
  Are you intrigued by the ancient tales of Odin, Thor, and Loki? Do Norse legends, with their formidable giants, mystical realms, and the fabled Ragnarok, capture your imagination, yet seem shrouded in mystery? 
  The complex world of Norse mythology is not just a series of stories; it's a rich tapestry of belief and tradition that has influenced cultures for centuries. 
  But without a guide, these myths can seem inaccessible, their deeper meanings lost in translation. 
  Fear not! "Exploring Norse Mythology" is your map to these ancient treasures. 
  This audiobook isn't just a collection of stories; it's a portal to another time and place, offering a unique glimpse into a world that continues to fascinate and inspire. 
  Here's what you'll find: 
  ●	Unveiling the Norse Cosmos and the Birth of the Nine Realms 
  ●	Odin's Wisdom Quest: Lessons in Knowledge and Sacrifice 
  ●	Thor's Might: Understanding True Strength and Heroism 
  ●	Loki's Tricks: The Art of Deception and Its Consequences 
  ●	Ragnarok Revealed: Decoding the End of the World and Its Rebirth 
  ●	The Valkyries' Choice: Exploring the Role of Fate and Destiny 
  ●	The Runes Deciphered: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times 
  This audiobook is crafted not just for myth enthusiasts but for anyone seeking to understand the profound impact of these ancient stories on our modern world. 
  Embark on your Viking journey today. Don't let the sagas of old remain a mystery. 
  Click the “BUY NOW” button and set sail on an epic adventure through the captivating world of Norse mythology!

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  Violette Szabo - The Life That I...

  Susan Ottaway

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  The story of Violette Szabo is one of the most extraordinary in the annals of World War II espionage and covert operations. 
   
   
   
  Totally fearless and a dead shot, Violette Szabo volunteered to become part of the Special Operations Executive, Britain's premier sabotage and subversion organization of the time. On June 7, 1944, Violette left behind a two-year-old daughter to parachute into France on a special mission. 
   
   
   
  Szabo and other British agents were assigned to organize French resistance fighters to hinder the advance of the SS Das Reich Division to the Normandy beaches. Unfortunately, Szabo's party was soon ambushed by the SS. 
   
   
   
  Unable to walk due to a twisted ankle, Szabo covered the retreat of her comrades with machine-gun fire. Captured, she went through a series of interrogations and changes of confinement before ending up at Ravensbruck, the German all-women's concentration camp. She was finally executed on January 26, 1945. She was twenty-three years old. 
   
   
   
  This exceptional work has been written with the assistance of Violette Szabo's daughter Tanya and unravels fact and fiction about one of the most fascinating characters of World War II.

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  Knocking Myself Up - A Memoir of...

  Michelle Tea

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  From PEN/America Award winner, 2021 Guggenheim fellow, and beloved literary and tarot icon Michelle Tea, the hilarious, powerfully written, taboo-breaking story of her journey to pregnancy and motherhood as a 40 year-old, queer, uninsured woman 
  Written in intimate, gleefully TMI prose, Knocking Myself Up is the irreverent account of Tea’s route to parenthood—with a group of ride-or-die friends, a generous drag queen, and a whole lot of can-do pluck. Along the way she falls in love with a wholesome genderqueer a decade her junior, attempts biohacking herself a baby with black market fertility meds (and magicking herself an offspring with witch-enchanted honey), learns her eggs are busted, and enters the Fertility Industrial Complex in order to carry her younger lover’s baby. 
  With the signature sharp wit and wild heart that have made her a favorite to so many readers, Tea guides us through the maze of medical procedures, frustrations and astonishments on the path to getting pregnant, wryly critiquing some of the systems that facilitate that choice (“a great, punk, daredevil thing to do”). In Knocking Myself Up, Tea has crafted a deeply entertaining and profound memoir, a testament to the power of love and family-making, however complex our lives may be, to transform and enrich us.

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