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  Hamilton - The Energetic Founder

  R.B. Bernstein

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  Alexander Hamilton (1755–1804) was a key founding father—a politician, a constitutional thinker, and the nation’s first secretary of the treasury. He led the effort to write the brilliant defense and exposition of the Constitution, The Federalist, and later, as the nation’s first treasury  
  secretary, he pioneered efforts to interpret the Constitution broadly, as a source of executive and judicial power. 
   
  Finding his purpose in the American Revolution and in its sequel, the creation of the United States and its constitutional form of government, he sought to give the nation and its government the power and energy required to preserve the fruits of the Revolution and the nation’s  
  survival in a hostile world. In this concise, elegant, and scholarly overview of his life, thought, career, and legacies, acclaimed biographer R. B. Bernstein shows his life as a record of struggle, war, ambition, and of the practice of law, fierce politics, and good government. 
   
  A war hero, a brilliant lawyer, and a skilled and effective polemicist, Hamilton devoted his life and his career to the cause of American independence, the Union, and an effective general government. A perennial focus of controversy, a skilled and often ruthless political fighter, Hamilton  
  helped to define the emerging partisan politics of the new nation. He was a key player in the quarrels over what its constitution meant and what powers it gave the Union. A brilliant administrator and a shrewd and cogent economic theorist, he created the American government’s role in  
  the nation’s economic system and helped tosecure for the nation an effective and energetic general government. 
   
  Hamilton was also a principal exponent of political combat in defense of personal and political honor. As such, he was a tragic victim of the honor culture he did so much to establish as a component of national politics, dying as the result of a mortal wound he suffered in his 1804 duel with  
  Aaron Burr, his longtime antagonist.

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  About Love - From their pens to...

  Anton Chekhov

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  Anton Pavlovich Chekhov was born on 29th January 1860 in Taganrog, on the south coast of Russia.  
  His family life was difficult; his father was strict and over-bearing but his mother was a passionate story-teller, a subject Chekhov warmed to. As he later said; ‘our talents we got from our father, but our soul from our mother’.  
  At school Chekhov was distinctly average. At 16 his father mis-managed his finances and was declared bankrupt. His family fled to Moscow. Chekhov remained and eked out a living by various means, including writing and selling short sketches to newspapers, to finish his schooling. That completed and with a scholarship to Moscow University obtained he rejoined his family. 
  He was able to help support them by selling satirical sketches and vignettes of Russian lifestyles and gradually obtained further commissions. In 1884, he qualified as a physician and, although it earned him little, he often treated the poor for free, he was fond of saying ‘Medicine is my lawful wife, and literature is my mistress.’ 
  His own health was now an issue as he began to cough up blood, a symptom of tuberculosis.  Despite this his writing success enabled him to move the family into more comfortable accommodation.  
  Chekhov wrote over 500 short stories which included many, many classics including ‘The Kiss’ and ‘The Lady with a Dog’.  His collection ‘At Dusk’ won him the coveted Pushkin Prize when was only 26.  
  He was also a major playwright beginning with the huge success of ‘Ivanov’ in 1887.   
  In 1892 Chekhov bought a country estate north of Moscow. Here his medical skills and money helped the peasants tackle outbreaks of cholera and bouts of famine. He also built three schools, a fire station and a clinic.  It left him with less time for writing but the interactions with real people gained him detailed knowledge about the peasantry and their living conditions for his stories.  
  His most famous work, ‘The Seagull’ was received disastrously at its premiere in St Petersburg. It was later restaged in Moscow to highlight its psychological aspects and was a huge success. It led to ‘Uncle Vanya’, ‘The Three Sisters’ and ‘The Cherry Orchard’.  
  Chekhov suffered a major lung hemorrhage in 1897 while visiting Moscow. A formal diagnosis confirmed tuberculosis and the doctors ordered changes to his lifestyle.  
  Despite a dread of weddings the elusive literary bachelor quietly married the actress Olga Knipper, whom he had met at rehearsals for ‘The Seagull’, on 25th May 1901. 
  By May 1904 with his tuberculosis worsening and death imminent he set off for the German town of Badenweiler writing cheerful, witty letters to his family and assuring them his health was improving.  
  On 15th July 1904 Anton Chekhov died at Badenweiler.  He was 44.

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  Secrets of Desire: Exploring...

  Gareth Eldric

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  Secrets of Desire: Exploring Hidden Fantasies 
  ⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide ⭐⭐ 
  Are you looking to delve deep into your subconscious and unravel the hidden layers of your deepest desires? Seeking a comprehensive guide that provides all the elements to thoroughly explore your fantasies? 
  Your search ends here! 
  This audiobook serves as your definitive companion for deepening your understanding, applying your newfound awareness, and engaging in introspective exercises. With this, you're poised for insightful discoveries. 
  Key features of this enriched guide: 
  - Profound insights about uncovering hidden desires 
  - Detailed explanations about exploring subconscious fantasies 
  - Fruitful strategies for personal exploration and realization 
  Our guide distinguishes itself through comprehensive coverage, which is essential for unlocking the secrets within. Concepts aren't merely skimmed; they are delved into with precision. 
  Please note that this guide is not affiliated with any official psychological entity and is purely an independent resource for your benefit. 
  Designed with a clear structure and easy-to-understand language, our exploration guide ensures smooth transitions between topics. Say goodbye to dense jargon and welcome clear, precise, and enlightening content. 
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  Burnt Out

  Chad Davis

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  Chad shares the highs, the lows, and everything in between during his career as a paramedic, as well as the personal highs and lows. His stories highlight the dance between being fine, and burning out, as well as how the system fails to serve those who have dedicated their lives and careers to serving others.

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  The 1% Finding Hope Against All...

  Julie Brown

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  In 'The 1%: Finding Hope Against All Odds,' delve into a riveting chronicle of one individual's extraordinary journey through the depths of despair to the pinnacle of triumph. With raw honesty and profound vulnerability, the author shares her harrowing experiences of battling against insurmountable odds, facing the shadows of mortality, and ultimately discovering the indomitable strength that resides within the human spirit. 
  Through the roller coaster of emotions, from the brink of death to the threshold of hope, this narrative transcends mere storytelling to become an inspiration for all who dare to believe in the power of resilience and faith. Witness the unwavering support of family and friends, the transformative force of love, and the miraculous 
  intervention of hope that lights the path out of darkness. 
  As you turn the pages of this book, you will be captivated by the author's unwavering determination, touched by the outpouring of compassion from those around her, and uplifted by the profound message that even in the face of adversity, there is always a glimmer of hope. 'The 1%: Finding Hope Against All Odds' is not just a story-it is a testament to the human capacity for courage, the resilience of the human spirit, and the enduring power of hope in the face of life's greatest challenges. 
  Join us on this transformative journey of self-discovery, healing, and the realization that within each of us lies the strength to overcome, the courage to endure, and the faith to believe that miracles do exist. This book is a reminder that no matter how dark the night may seem, the dawn of a new day is always within reach.

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  The Audacity to Wonder - A...

  Mary Ann Cloyd

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  When the odds are stacked against you, will you have the audacity to wonder, and the unrelenting courage to thrive? Mary Ann Cloyd's The Audacity to Wonder is a compelling memoir that takes readers from her modest beginnings in a small Texas town to prominent leadership positions as a partner at PwC.

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