Mrs. Engels
Mrs. Engels

Author: Gavin McCrea

Publisher: Catapult

Published: 2015-10-13

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 1936787296

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One of Amazon's Top Twenty Books of 2015 • Selected as both a Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Reviews Best Fiction of 2015 • Longlisted for The Guardian 2015 First Novel Award "The illiterate lover and eventual wife of a coauthor of The Communist Manifesto is the star of this enthralling work of historical fiction." —O: The Oprah Magazine "Lizzie has been brought to life with exuberant force." —The New York Times "Impressive. . . . A memorable portrait of a woman looking for a cause of her own, distinct from the one made famous by her husband." —The Wall Street Journal "Lizzie is as spirited a narrator as a reader could hope to encounter." —The Minneapolis Star Tribune Very little is known about Lizzie Burns, the illiterate Irishwoman and longtime lover of Frederick Engels, coauthor of The Communist Manifesto. In Gavin McCrea's debut novel, Lizzie is finally given a voice that won't be forgotten. Lizzie is a poor worker in the Manchester, England, mill that Frederick owns. When they move to London to be closer to Karl Marx and family, she must learn to navigate the complex landscapes of Victorian society. We are privy to Lizzie's intimate, wry views on Marx and Engels's mission to spur revolution among the working classes, and to her ambivalence toward her newly circumstances. Yet despite their profound differences, Lizzie and Frederick are drawn together in this high–spirited love story.

The Sisters Mao
The Sisters Mao

Author: Gavin McCrea

Publisher: Scribe Us

Published: 2022-01-04

Total Pages: 560

ISBN-13: 9781950354795

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In London, sisters Iris and Eva are planning an attack on a West End theatre. Meanwhile in Beijing, Jiang Qing, Chairman Mao's wife, rehearses a gala performance of her model ballet, which she will use in order to attack her enemies in the Party. As the preparations for these two performances unfold, Iris, Eva, and Jiang Qing are transformed into unforgettable protagonists in a single epic drama. Although fighting very different personal battles, these three "sisters" find themselves bound together by the passions of love, by the obsessions of power, and by the forces of history. Author of "Mrs Engels."

Fear of Misery
Fear of Misery

Author: F. Fidelio

Publisher: RabbitWorks

Published: 2019-03-25

Total Pages: 445

ISBN-13: 9493101002

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Eight people still breathing in a Dead Zone - how many can cheat Fate twice? Trapped in the same city isolation area, curiously immune to a terrifyingly swift pandemic that has left corpses and suspicion in its wake, they face the same harrowing ultimatum: believe the media and report to a 'quarantine centre’, or believe their own eyes and attempt escape... Their lives, and possibly all humanity, depend on them getting it right. Fear of Misery is a vivid urban dystopian thriller, set in a London of the near future where resource shortages, overpopulation and climate change have seriously impacted the fabric of society. For Egg, staffing his children's ward; Daze, dossing in her Gothic crypt; and 80-year-old Annie, housebound on the 20th floor of her tower block, death is truly the great leveller. Join this achingly portrayed band of everyday survivors on their dark, nail-biting journeys through vacant streets, disturbing questions, desperate losses and redeeming loves. Would you make the same choices to save yourself or others? If you can handle the fast-pace and compelling suspense then Fidelio's thought-provoking future-tech tale is right up your street. Just beware that Wednesday, 4:00 am feeling…

I Can See Clearly Now
I Can See Clearly Now

Author: Dr. Wayne W. Dyer

Publisher: Hay House, Inc

Published: 2015-02-24

Total Pages: 385

ISBN-13: 1401944043

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For many years, Dr. Wayne W. Dyer’s fans have wondered when he would write a memoir. Well, after four decades as a teacher of self-empowerment and the best-selling author of more than 40 books, Wayne has finally done just that! However, he has written it in a way that only he can—with a remarkable take-home message for his longtime followers and new readers alike—and the result is an exciting new twist on the old format. Rather than a plain old memoir, Wayne has gathered together quantum-moment recollections.In this revealing and engaging book, Wayne shares dozens of events from his life, from the time he was a little boy in Detroit up to present day. In unflinching detail, he relates his vivid impressions of encountering many forks in the road, taking readers with him into these formative experiences. Yet then he views the events from his current perspective, noting what lessons he ultimately learned, as well as how he has made the resulting wisdom available to millions via his lifelong dedication to service. As a reader, you will feel as if you are right there with Wayne, perusing his personal photo album and hearing about his family, his time in the service, how he writes his best-selling books, and so much more.In the process, you’ll be inspired to look back at your own life to see how everything you have experienced has led you to where you are right now. Wayne has discovered that there are no accidents. Although we may not be aware of who or what is"moving the checkers," life has a purpose, and each step of our journey has something to teach us. As he says, "I wasn’t aware of all of the future implications that these early experiences were to offer me. Now, from a position of being able to see much more clearly, I know that every single encounter, every challenge, and every situation are all spectacular threads in the tapestry that represents and defines my life, and I am deeply grateful for all of it." I Can See Clearly Now is an intimate look at an amazing teacher, but it also holds the key for seekers on a personal path of enlightenment. Wayne offers up his own life as an example of how we can all recognize the hand of the Divine steering our individual courses, helping us accomplish the mission we came here to fulfill.

Little Gibraltar Street
Little Gibraltar Street

Author: Gregory Paul

Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers

Published: 2023-10-13

Total Pages: 512

ISBN-13: 1035809168

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Escape into the gripping tale of Saffi, a young, privileged, and restless girl yearning for a life of adventure. In the backdrop of 1929, on a fateful Christmas morning, she coerces her friend and family employee, Lottie, into embarking on an impulsive journey from Melbourne to Perth. Little do they know, the uncharted path that lies before them spans over two thousand miles of rugged dirt roads. Ill-equipped for the arduous journey, Saffi and Lottie’s fate takes an unexpected turn when they encounter Raana, a resourceful and destitute Afghan girl whose indispensable guidance propels them beyond Adelaide. Their group reaches its full complement when they chance upon Sam, a wounded young man scarred by a harsh upbringing and distorted views on relationships. Venturing into the unforgiving wilderness west of Port Augusta, they confront a land ravaged by drought and the looming shadow of the Great Depression. In the face of scorching heat, swirling dust storms, shifting sands, poverty, and the ugly face of racial intolerance, their disparities become glaringly apparent. Despite the hardships, Saffi cherishes every moment of their odyssey, as the splendor and solitude of the bush, shared trials, and a fight for survival forge an unbreakable bond among the travelers. As they navigate the untamed terrain, the beauty of their journey lies not just in the breathtaking landscapes, but in the transformation of their own spirits.