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Philip Roth

The Biography

by Blake Bailey ...

Narrated by George Guidall ...

Unabridged

31 hours 46 min

"I don't want you to rehabilitate me," Philip Roth said to his only authorized biographer, Blake Bailey. "Just make me interesting." Granted complete independence and access, Bailey spent almost ten years poring over Roth's personal archive, interviewing his friends, lovers, and colleagues, and listening to Roth's own breathtakingly candid confessions. Cynthia Ozick, in her front-page rave for the ... Read more

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"I don't want you to rehabilitate me," Philip Roth said to his only authorized biographer, Blake Bailey. "Just make me interesting." Granted complete independence and access, Bailey spent almost ten years poring over Roth's personal archive, interviewing his friends, lovers, and colleagues, and listening to Roth's own breathtakingly candid confessions. Cynthia Ozick, in her front-page rave for the
... Read more
Pimplewart

The Psychoswarm Chronicles, #1

by George A. Blake ...

Series Book 1 - The Psychoswarm Chronicles
Heliosvart Pampleverte-Plunkenstorm never asked for a name that sounded like a thunderclap, or for the swarm of voices stirring inside his head to wake up now, of all times.It's the 1960s, and nobody has a word yet for a mind like his. Not doctors. Not teachers. Certainly not Blazenthrop, the school that's already decided he belongs at the bottom of the class and has stopped looking any further. ... Read more

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Heliosvart Pampleverte-Plunkenstorm never asked for a name that sounded like a thunderclap, or for the swarm of voices stirring inside his head to wake up now, of all times.It's the 1960s, and nobody has a word yet for a mind like his. Not doctors. Not teachers. Certainly not Blazenthrop, the school that's already decided he belongs at the bottom of the class and has stopped looking any further.
... Read more
Creative Musings 2023

SCWG Creative Musings, #7

by John W Partington, George F. Barry, Joan Blake, Evelyn Kaye Brooks, Barry Scott Campbell, Mairi Egan, Rob Fitzel, Lori Holloway, J.G. Brin, Aïda Hudson, Allan McCarville, John C. Nash, Vera Parkinson, Dawn E. Weber, Thom Whalen, Mateo Mendez Yepes ...

Series Book 7 - SCWG Creative Musings
The Stittsville Creative Writing Group is a program of the Ottawa Public Library. The group meets every Thursday at the Stittsville branch for approximately an hour to read pieces they have written.We are: poets, scholars, rogue scholars, authors, and audacious amateurs taking their first steps into group sharing and into the published world. There are those who mostly listen rather than write, ... Read more

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The Stittsville Creative Writing Group is a program of the Ottawa Public Library. The group meets every Thursday at the Stittsville branch for approximately an hour to read pieces they have written.We are: poets, scholars, rogue scholars, authors, and audacious amateurs taking their first steps into group sharing and into the published world. There are those who mostly listen rather than write,
... Read more
The History of Coaches

Enriched edition. Exploring the Legacy of Horse-Drawn Coaches and Victorian Transportation Innovations

by George Athelstane Thrupp, Blake Rees ...

In "The History of Coaches," George Athelstane Thrupp provides an exhaustive examination of the development and cultural significance of coaches throughout history. The work meticulously traces the evolution of horse-drawn carriages from their early origins in ancient civilizations to their prominence in the 19th century, showcasing Thrupp's adeptness in historical narrative and thorough research. ... Read more

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In "The History of Coaches," George Athelstane Thrupp provides an exhaustive examination of the development and cultural significance of coaches throughout history. The work meticulously traces the evolution of horse-drawn carriages from their early origins in ancient civilizations to their prominence in the 19th century, showcasing Thrupp's adeptness in historical narrative and thorough research.
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Dances with Wolves

by Michael Blake ...

Narrated by George Guidall ...

Series series Dances with Wolves
Unabridged

9 hours 10 min

The world-renowned American epic that inspired the incredible Oscar-winning film Dances with Wolves, the eternal story of one man’s search for his place in the world—from #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael BlakeIn 1863, Lieutenant John Dunbar is ordered to an abandoned army post where the war-weary soldier finds himself alone with only his horse and a wolf for company. T... ... Read more

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The world-renowned American epic that inspired the incredible Oscar-winning film Dances with Wolves, the eternal story of one man’s search for his place in the world—from #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael BlakeIn 1863, Lieutenant John Dunbar is ordered to an abandoned army post where the war-weary soldier finds himself alone with only his horse and a wolf for company. T...
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Keep It Beautiful

Inside the Funkyverse of Shock G and Digital Underground

by Alexis Wolfe Mbassa, Gregory E. Jacobs, Shock G2 ...

Narrated by Alexis Wolfe Mbassa, Andre Blake, Money-B, George Clinton, Janina Edwards, Atron Gregory, JD Jackson, Nzazi (Master Zi) Malonga0, Kent Racker1, DJ Fuze3 ...

Unabridged

7 hours 17 min

Visionary rapper of the groundbreaking "The Humpty Dance," producer of Tupac Shakur's iconic "I Get Around," and driving force of legendary hip-hop group Digital Underground, Shock G shares his story in Keep It Beautiful.This illustrated memoir by Gregory "Shock G" Jacobs, as told to Alexis Wolfe Mbassa, captures the eternal vibrance of his style—playful, soulful, colorful, and profound. In Keep ... Read more

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Visionary rapper of the groundbreaking "The Humpty Dance," producer of Tupac Shakur's iconic "I Get Around," and driving force of legendary hip-hop group Digital Underground, Shock G shares his story in Keep It Beautiful.This illustrated memoir by Gregory "Shock G" Jacobs, as told to Alexis Wolfe Mbassa, captures the eternal vibrance of his style—playful, soulful, colorful, and profound. In Keep
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A Padre in France

by George A. Birmingham, Sheba Blake ...

With the memoir A Padre in France, Irish clergyman James Owen Hannay (who used the pseudonym "George A. Birmingham") takes a break from the humorous political satires that were his typical stock in trade. Still, Hannay's characteristic wit and lighthearted take on life shine through in this firsthand account of his stint as a chaplain during World War I. ... Read more

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With the memoir A Padre in France, Irish clergyman James Owen Hannay (who used the pseudonym "George A. Birmingham") takes a break from the humorous political satires that were his typical stock in trade. Still, Hannay's characteristic wit and lighthearted take on life shine through in this firsthand account of his stint as a chaplain during World War I.
... Read more
Altruism: Its Nature and Varieties

Enriched edition. Exploring the Depths of Selfless Acts

by George Herbert Palmer, Blake Rees ...

In "Altruism: Its Nature and Varieties," George Herbert Palmer embarks on a profound exploration of the psychological and philosophical underpinnings of altruistic behavior. Drawing upon a robust framework of ethical theories and personal anecdotes, Palmer articulates the multifaceted nuances of altruism, distinguishing its various forms and motivations. Written in a reflective and accessible ... Read more

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In "Altruism: Its Nature and Varieties," George Herbert Palmer embarks on a profound exploration of the psychological and philosophical underpinnings of altruistic behavior. Drawing upon a robust framework of ethical theories and personal anecdotes, Palmer articulates the multifaceted nuances of altruism, distinguishing its various forms and motivations. Written in a reflective and accessible
... Read more
A Padre in France

by George A. Birmingham, Sheba Blake ...

With the memoir A Padre in France, Irish clergyman James Owen Hannay (who used the pseudonym "George A. Birmingham") takes a break from the humorous political satires that were his typical stock in trade. Still, Hannay's characteristic wit and lighthearted take on life shine through in this firsthand account of his stint as a chaplain during World War I. George A. Birmingham was the pen name of ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

With the memoir A Padre in France, Irish clergyman James Owen Hannay (who used the pseudonym "George A. Birmingham") takes a break from the humorous political satires that were his typical stock in trade. Still, Hannay's characteristic wit and lighthearted take on life shine through in this firsthand account of his stint as a chaplain during World War I. George A. Birmingham was the pen name of
... Read more
Lloydyman: The Statesman

by Lloyd George Blake ...

Born and raised in Jamaica, schooled with Bob Marley, emigrated to Birmingham, club-owner and music promoter, father of twelve…what a life and Lloyd George Blake describes it in wonderful bite-sized chunks, evoking the atmosphere of every decade from the '60s onwards, and justifiably name-checking so many along the way from Mohammed Ali and Bishop Desmond Tutu to reggae stars like Dennis Brown and ... Read more

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Born and raised in Jamaica, schooled with Bob Marley, emigrated to Birmingham, club-owner and music promoter, father of twelve…what a life and Lloyd George Blake describes it in wonderful bite-sized chunks, evoking the atmosphere of every decade from the '60s onwards, and justifiably name-checking so many along the way from Mohammed Ali and Bishop Desmond Tutu to reggae stars like Dennis Brown and
... Read more
Crushed by the Dollar – 5 Classic Urban Poverty Studies

Enriched edition. New York: Its Upper Ten and Lower Million, Maggie: A Girl of the Streets, The Cliff-Dwellers, The Pit, The Price She Paid

by George Lippard, Stephen Crane, Henry Blake Fuller, Frank Norris, David Graham Phillips, Lauren Gibson ...

Crushed by the Dollar – 5 Classic Urban Poverty Studies delves into the multifaceted and pervasive issue of urban poverty, capturing a tapestry of narratives that span varying styles from stark realism to innovative naturalism. Each piece, distinct in its literary flair, explores the grim realities and societal nuances of urban deprivation in a rapidly industrializing America. The anthology ... Read more

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Crushed by the Dollar – 5 Classic Urban Poverty Studies delves into the multifaceted and pervasive issue of urban poverty, capturing a tapestry of narratives that span varying styles from stark realism to innovative naturalism. Each piece, distinct in its literary flair, explores the grim realities and societal nuances of urban deprivation in a rapidly industrializing America. The anthology
... Read more
Progress and Poverty (Summarized Edition)

Enriched edition. Analyzing inequality and poverty's roots with a bold single-tax remedy in a landmark 19th-century critique of political economy

by Henry George, Graham Montrose, Blake Chapman ...

In Progress and Poverty, Volumes I and II, Henry George tackles the puzzle of rising wealth amid persistent want. In lucid, polemical prose that fuses moral philosophy with political economy, he reworks classical theories of rent, wages, and interest, indicts speculative landholding, and advances the single tax on land values. Set against Gilded Age depressions, the work moves from diagnosis to ... Read more

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In Progress and Poverty, Volumes I and II, Henry George tackles the puzzle of rising wealth amid persistent want. In lucid, polemical prose that fuses moral philosophy with political economy, he reworks classical theories of rent, wages, and interest, indicts speculative landholding, and advances the single tax on land values. Set against Gilded Age depressions, the work moves from diagnosis to
... Read more

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