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  Chandragupta Maurya: Founder Of...

  Saurabh Kumar

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  Chandragupta Maurya, also known as Sandrakotos or Sandrokotos in Greek, was the founder and first ruler of the Maurya dynasty and is credited with founding the first pan-Indian empire. He established a vast centralized empire with the help of his guru and later minister Chanakya or Kautilya, details of whose functioning, culture, army and economy are well preserved in Kautilya's Arthashastra. The Maurya dynasty was founded by Chandragupta Maurya in 322 BCE. 

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  Vlad the Impaler - Facts about...

  Kelly Mass

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  Not too many people realize that the story of Dracula was based on a really sadistic ruler in Romania. Vlad the Impaler, or Vlad the Third, was a merciless despot who tried to make an example out of his opponents by impaling them and displaying them in public. He also enjoyed bathing in dead people’s blood and did some other gross, inhumane things. He was the terror of Eastern Europe for many years. 
  What made this tyrant so effective at warfare, so vicious in his raids, and so brutal when he captured enemies? 
  How was his relationship with the Pope in Rome? 
  Which other conquerors were fighting him at the time? 
  Why was there so much friction with the Ottoman Empire? 
  Learn about this, as well as his background, his marriage, his death, and his legacy. Find out why vampire stories have been derived from this dictator, and why he has been listed as one of the evilest people in history.

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  A Handful of Raisins in an...

  Michele Misino de Luca

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  A Handful of Raisins is a heart-stirring memoir about survival, strength and courage. For Michèle Misino de Luca, life began as a series of dark, traumatic episodes and continued as deeply challenging events beset her incessantly throughout her youth. Yet somehow, she rises to value life, viewing it as a miracle. She was five years old when she first felt completely on her own, and although food, clothing and a warm bed were provided, it seemed her survival was not ensured. Every night, when she was handed those raisins, there was a moment of intimacy in her soul. She ate those raisins ever so slowly, savoring not just their sweetness, but the sweetness of a few moments when everything was alright. Imagine being a child seemingly dropped into a dark hole. Nothing around you but strangers. Nothing familiar. Throughout this memoir, readers will gain a true understanding of loneliness and despair, while receiving the gratifying reminder that you do not have to succumb and be formed by your painful experiences. You can become who you say you are, and who you say you are can be based on what you value most. Our author declares herself fully alive and becomes so alive with dignity, wonder and joy. In her groundbreaking and raw story, Michèle Misino de Luca had the tenacity not only to survive, but to thrive. Unwilling to surrender to victimhood, she had to change. She had to find joy. It certainly was not easy, but in a world by herself, she created her own silver lining. This is a memoir about celebrating the fullness of life, written by a truly extraordinary person. This is a story about seeking and accepting the handful of raisins in an otherwise empty room.

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  Top 10 Short Stories The - The...

  Nathaniel Hawthorne, Herman...

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  Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart.  A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. 
   
  In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author?  
   
  The theme itself will form the boundaries for our stories which range from well-known classics, newly told, to stories that modern times have overlooked but perfectly exemplify the theme.  Throughout the volume our authors whether of instant recognition or new to you are all leviathans of literature. 
   
  Some you may disagree with but they will get you thinking; about our choices and about those you would have made.  If this volume takes you on a path to discover more of these miniature masterpieces then we have all gained something. 
   
  The North-East region of the United States has a long and excellent history of literary works from its talented sons and daughters.   Although some travelled the continent, and even further afield, their roots are unfailingly of this American landscape, its people and their shared experiences.  
   
  1 - The Top 10 - US Authors of the North-East - An Introduction 
  2 - Young Goodman Brown by Nathaniel Hawthorne 
  3 - Bartleby the Scrivener - Part 1 by Herman Melville 
  4 - Bartleby the Scrivener - Part 2 by Herman Melville 
  5 - The Rats in the Walls by H P Lovecraft 
  6 - The Yellow Wall Paper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 
  7 - The Outcasts of Poker Flat by Bret Harte 
  8 - The Fullness of Life by Edith Wharton 
  9 - The Devil and Tom Walker by Washington Irving 
  10 - The Tell Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe 
  11 - The Open Boat by Stephen Crane 
  12 - The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell

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  Donald Trump: A Life in Power...

  Elias Montreau

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  Step into the life of one of the most polarizing and influential figures in modern history with Donald Trump: A Biography. This compelling audiobook explores Trump's journey from a young real estate developer in New York to a global business magnate and the 45th President of the United States.
   
  Through triumphs, controversies, and political upheavals, this biography delves into Trump’s rise in the business world, his branding empire, and his unconventional path to the White House. Discover his leadership style, negotiating tactics, and the decisions that shaped his presidency, along with the challenges and successes that defined his legacy.
   
  
  
  This audiobook is an independent biographical work based entirely on publicly available information, reputable sources, and historical records. It does not contain private, confidential, or unpublished details about the subject. The content has been carefully researched to ensure accuracy, but it does not claim to represent an official or authorized biography. Any opinions expressed are based on analysis of public records, statements, and documented events. This audiobook is intended for informational and educational purposes only.
   
  Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a tech enthusiast, or simply fascinated by game-changing leaders, Elon Musk: A Biography offers an inspiring and thought-provoking narrative of one of the most influential figures of the 21st century.

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  And So I Run - 15000 miles of...

  Jamie Doward

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  A runner’s high ... and low.
   
  And So I Run is a story about running. Jamie Doward uses running as an escape, as a way to evade life’s most painful realities. As the marathon medals stack up, a new obsession creeps in – beating the clock, needing to run a time, a time that once attained would magically solve all of life’s problems. In a world where some self-medicate with alcohol or drugs, Jamie finds his solace in marathon running, each training run, each race, a desperate attempt to outrun depression, shame and a sense of failure.
   
  But And So I Run is more than just a story of a 26.2-mile obsession – it’s a celebration of life’s absurdities and an uplifting story about how Jamie redefined his relationship with running. Engaging and relatable, with the marathon at its heart, And So I Run speaks to all runners, offering a raw, witty and human exploration of how we cope, heal and sometimes keep on just putting one foot in front of the other.

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