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  Born to Be Public

  Greg Mania

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  In this unique and hilarious debut memoir, writer and comedian Greg Mania chronicles life as a "pariah prodigy." From inadvertently coming out to his Polish immigrant parents, to immersing himself in the world of New York City nightlife, and finding himself and his voice in comedy. Born to Be Public is a vulnerable and poignant exploration of identity (and the rediscovery of it), mental health, sex and relationships, all while pursuing a passion with victories and tragicomic blunders. At once raw and relatable, Mania's one-of-a-kind voice will make you shed tears from laughter and find its way into your heart.

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  Bill Gates - The truth about...

  Historical Publishing

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  Do you want to learn about Bill Gates? 
  William Hеnrу Gates аlѕо known аѕ Bіll Gаtеѕ аnd hе іѕ thе co-founder of thе hugе Microsoft соrроrаtіоn. Thіѕ bіllіоnаіrе wаѕ bоrn in Sеаttlе оn thе 28th оf October 1955, bеіng thе son оf a well-known lаwуеr, William Hеnrу Gаtеѕ Senior and a рrоfеѕѕоr аnd businesswoman, Mary Maxwell Gаtеѕ. 
  It іѕ wеll-knоwn thаt Bill Gаtеѕ is thе rісhеѕt man in thе еntіrе world, thе situation being thе ѕаmе fоr a few уеаrѕ now. This іѕ еvеn mоrе significant since thе difference between hіm аnd hіѕ followers bеіng ѕіgnіfісаnt. Hоwеvеr, hе mаdе ѕоmе comments during a соnfеrеnсе hе held іn Lіѕbоn, stirring аt lеаѕt one round оf асіd соmmеntаrіеѕ. Aссоrdіng tо Bill Gates, thе Amеrісаn IRS needs a ѕресіаl соmрutеr tо ѕtоrе еxсluѕіvеlу thе dаtа rеlаtеd tо hіѕ fаmіlу'ѕ fоrtunе. It арреаrѕ thаt thе numbеrѕ his fоrtunе has rеасhеd аrе tоо bіg for аn оrdіnаrу computer like thе оnеѕ the IRS uѕеѕ. Alѕо, this lасk оf tесhnоlоgісаl роѕѕіbіlіtіеѕ hаѕ brоught hіm in front оf the соurt a few tіmеѕ, bеіng ассuѕеd оf nоt рауіng his taxes, аlthоugh hе wаѕ nеvеr іn the rеd. Thе whоlе mess wаѕ passed оn tо thе соmрutеrѕ uѕеd, this mаgnаtе'ѕ fоrtunе approaching thе ѕum оf fіftу-оnе billion dоllаrѕ. 
  He may bе thе wоrld'ѕ richest mаn, but hе nеvеr forgets whеrе he ѕtаrtеd frоm. Thuѕ, thе founder of Mісrоѕоft dоnаtеd forty million dоllаrѕ tо Lakeside Sсhооl in Sеаttlе. Thіѕ is a рrіvаtе аdmіnіѕtrаtіоn ѕсhооl, one whісh uses thе mаgnаtе'ѕ mоnеу to create ѕсhоlаrѕhірѕ fоr the ones who wаnt to ѕtudу in this іnѕtіtutіоn. Thіѕ school in Seattle was fоundеd іn 1914, іѕ renowned аѕ оnе оf thе bеѕt еduсаtіоnаl institutes in thе Unіtеd Stаtеѕ оf Amеrіса.Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn...Early life of Bill GatesEarly life and familyBill Gates motivation

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  Demir-Kaya - From their pens to...

  Alexander Kuprin

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  Alexander Kuprin was born in Narovchat, Penza in Russia on 7th September 1870. 
  At 3 his Father died and he and mother moved to Moscow. By 10 he was enrolled at the Second Moscow Military High School and there his interest in literature began. The Alexander Military Academy followed and two years later he was a sub-lieutenant and posted to an Infantry Regiment for a further four years. 
  Despite his duties he was a now a keen writer and published his first short story at this time. His military duties also garnered him experiences for his breakthrough work ‘The Duel’.  Leaving the military he left for Kiev to work for local newspapers.  He continued to publish both stories and novels and by 1901 he was in St Petersburg becoming part of a group that included Chekhov, Ivan Bunin, Maxim Gorky and Leonid Andreyev.  
  In the years that followed further controversial works and acclaim followed.  His comments on the regime meant he was also put under secret police surveillance.   
  As World War I erupted, Kuprin opened a military hospital but was then given command of an infantry company in Finland. He was soon discharged on grounds of ill health.  
  The October Revolution saw him praise Lenin, but he warned that the Bolsheviks threatened Russian culture and might cause further widespread suffering to the peasants.  As Civil War raged he took his family to Helsinki and then on to Paris. 
  Exile saw his talents decline further and his succumbing to alcoholism. He became lonely and withdrawn. The family's poverty increased his malaise.   
  In May 1937, the Kuprin’s returned to Moscow.  He now saw his work published but wrote almost nothing new.  In 1938 his health rapidly deteriorated.  Already suffering from a kidney problems and sclerosis, he had now developed cancer of the oesophagus.  
  Alexander Kuprin died on 25th August 1938.

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  The Gospel of Judas - The Lost...

  Judas Iscariot, Tim Zengerink

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  What if Judas Iscariot wasn’t a betrayer—but a chosen disciple with a divine mission? 
  The Gospel of Judas is one of the most controversial and thought-provoking texts in Christian history.  
  Discovered in a Coptic manuscript in the 20th century, this ancient Gnostic gospel offers a radically different perspective on the relationship between Jesus and Judas, exploring profound spiritual mysteries long hidden from mainstream teachings. 
  This modern translation brings clarity and accessibility to the text’s complex ideas while preserving its depth and power—inviting you to rethink what you know about faith, betrayal, and enlightenment. 
  What you'll discover inside: 
  •	A New Perspective on Judas Iscariot – See Judas not as a traitor, but as a central figure in a divine plan 
  •	Explore the Mysteries of Gnosticism – Discover hidden teachings on the cosmos, salvation, and the soul 
  •	Rediscover Ancient Spiritual Wisdom – Insights from early Christian mysticism and the nature of enlightenment 
  •	Reflect on Faith and Betrayal – Challenge traditional narratives and explore deeper truths 
  This isn’t just a lost gospel—it’s a spiritual journey that opens the door to a radically different understanding of the divine. 
  Begin your exploration of The Gospel of Judas today—and uncover the hidden mysteries that may change your view of Christianity forever.

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  3 Stories - Blind Characters - A...

  Mikhail Lérmontov, Aphra Behn,...

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  There is something about the number 3.    
   
  The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.   
   
  Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois.  It seems good things usually come in threes. 
   
  Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating. 
   
  From their pens to your your ears.

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  The Last Prince of Bengal - A...

  Lyn Innes

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  The Nawab Nazim was born into one of India's most powerful royal families. Three times the size of Great Britain, his kingdom ranged from the soaring Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal. However, the Nawab was seen as a threat by the British authorities, who forced him to abdicate in 1880 and permanently abolished his titles. The Nawab's change in fortune marked the end of an era in India and left his secret English family abandoned.
  The Last Prince of Bengal tells the true story of the Nawab Nazim and his family as they sought by turns to befriend, settle in and eventually escape Britain. From glamourous receptions with Queen Victoria to a scandalous Muslim marriage with an English chambermaid; and from Bengal tiger hunts to sheep farming in the harsh Australian outback, Lyn Innes recounts her ancestors' extraordinary journey from royalty to relative anonymity.
  This compelling account visits the extremes of British rule in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, exposing complex prejudices regarding race, class and gender. It is the intimate story of one family and their place in defining moments of recent Indian, British and Australian history.
  'I was captivated and surprised by this bitter-sweet history as it twists and turns down three generations, through many astonishing changes of fame and fortune, from a glittering Bengal palace to an Australian sheep farm. Lovingly researched and meticulously told, The Last Prince of Bengal is notable for its candid revelations of British colonial attitudes and hypocrisies across two centuries. A rich, delightful and unexpectedly thought-provoking saga.' --Richard Holmes
  Lyn Innes explores her ancestors' history in moving detail, capturing the tragic story of the dethroned princes of Bengal who had to make their lives in foreign lands, marked forever by the harsh legacy of Empire.'-- Shrabani Basu, author of Victoria and Abdul: The Extraordinary True Story of the Queen's Closest Confidant

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