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 Selina Hastings, "The Secret Lives of Somerset Maugham" English | ISBN: 0719565553 | 2010 | 640 pages | EPUB | 7 MB For nearly sixty years Somerset Maugham (1874-1965) was one of the most famous writers in the world. An enormously successful playwright and the author of over a hundred short stories and twenty-one novels - several of which are now established classics - Maugham expertly concealed a private life. Predominantly homosexual, and deeply in love with the charming but dissolute Gerald Haxton, he made a disastrous marriage to Syrie Wellcome which he would escape by travelling and writing extensively in the Far East. A talented linguist, during both world wars Maugham worked for British Intelligence. In between he moved in literary and theatrical circles in London, New York and Hollywood and entertained lavishly at his luxurious villa in the south of France. Outwardly his life was richly rewarding, but privately he suffered anguish from an unrequited love affair and a shocking final betrayal.  Selina Hastings, "The Secret Lives of Somerset Maugham" English | ISBN: 0719565553 | 2010 | 614 pages | AZW3 | 885 KB He was a brilliant teller of tales, one of the most widely read authors of the twentieth century, and at one time the most famous writer in the world, yet W. Somerset Maugham's own true story has never been fully told. At last, the fascinating truth is revealed in a landmark biography by the award-winning writer Selina Hastings. Granted unprecedented access to Maugham's personal correspondence and to newly uncovered interviews with his only child, Hastings portrays the secret loves, betrayals, integrity, and passion that inspired Maugham to create such classics as The Razor's Edge and Of Human Bondage .  Len Fisher, "The Science of Everyday Life: An Entertaining and Enlightening Examination of Everything We Do and Everything We See" English | ISBN: 1611450519 | 2011 | 272 pages | MOBI | 5 MB Scientists are in the business of trying to understand the world. Exploring commonplace phenomena, they have uncovered some of nature's deepest laws. We can in turn apply these laws to our own lives, to better grasp and enhance our performance in daily activities as varied as cooking, home improvement, sports-even dunking a doughnut! This book makes the science of the familiar a key to opening the door for those who want to know what scientists do, why they do it, and how they go about it.  Himjyoti Dutta, "The Science and Technology of Chilli Pepper: Processing, Products & Quality Assurance" English | ISBN: 3032262267 | 2026 | 311 pages | PDF | 17 MB This book offers an in-depth examination of chilli peppers, including their scientific aspects, technologies and uses in processing, product creation and quality control. It explores the distinctive qualities of chilli peppers, including their nutritional and bioactive components, along with their cultural importance and economic worth. The book begins with an overview of the extensive history, categorization and worldwide status of chilli production and consumption. It explores commercially important chilli varieties, outlining their varieties, market opportunities and developing trends. Techniques for post-harvest handling, storage and transportation are examined to emphasize optimal practices for preserving chilli quality and minimizing losses. An important section examines the nutritional characteristics of chilli peppers, emphasizing capsaicinoids, antioxidants and vitamins that enhance their health advantages. Processing methods, both conventional and novel, are examined thoroughly, addressing drying, milling, fermentation and the creation of value-added items like powders, sauces and oleoresins. The book further details quality criteria and assessment techniques to guarantee the safety and uniformity of chilli-derived products, highlighting advanced technologies such as ultrasound-assisted extraction, microwave processing and supercritical fluid extraction, stressing their importance in improving product quality and efficiency. The text further examines innovative genetic and breeding methods to enhance chilli varieties, tackling issues such as disease resistance and nutritional improvement. The medicinal and nutraceutical uses of chilli are highlighted significantly, demonstrating their healing potential in aspects like pain management, anti-inflammatory therapies and antimicrobial uses. Moreover, the book provides advice on quality assurance, covering sensory evaluation, chemical analysis and microbiological safety standards.  T. J. English, "The Savage City: Race, Murder, and a Generation on the Edge" English | ISBN: 0061824585 | 2012 | 528 pages | MOBI | 990 KB "T.J. English has the mastered the hybrid narrative art form of social history and underworld thriller. The Savage City is a truly gripping read filled with unexpected twists and turns."  Christopher Coggins, "The Sage Handbook of China and the Environment " English | ISBN: 1529623235 | 2026 | 648 pages | PDF | 25 MB The Sage Handbook of China and the Environment offers a comprehensive exploration of China′s environment through a multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary lens. This volume presents China′s environment as a series of interconnected temporal and spatial processes involving human agency and more-than-human dynamics. Contributions from leading scholars in social science, environmental science, and humanities focus on long-term environmental change, shifts in environmental perception, and the dynamic adaptations that have shaped China as both a nation and a mosaic of distinctive socio-ecological networks.  Barry Davies BEM, "The SAS Self-Defense Handbook" English | ISBN: 1616082909 | 2011 | 256 pages | MOBI | 7 MB Essential self-defense training from the elite British SAS.  Jennifer Halls, "The Runes Workshop: A You know.™ Intuition Workbook" English | ISBN: 1456587900 | 2011 | 114 pages | EPUB | 651 KB The Runes Workshop is a reference guide and workbook. You can look up the meaning of a Rune to gain insight on a situation, or learn to read, create and understand these ancient symbols of wisdom that guide us to our intuition.  Michael W. Simmons, "The Rothschilds: The Dynasty And The Legacy" English | ISBN: 1542740398 | 2017 | 194 pages | MOBI | 507 KB Who are the Rothschilds? Still making headlines today, their fascinating history stretches back to the Jewish ghetto in Frankfurt, Germany, where the first Rothschild ancestors lived in the House of the Red Shield. There, one man and his five brilliant sons made their fortune as court agents to a royal prince. It would take Napoleon's earth-shattering quest to conquer Europe to scatter the five brothers to the four winds, but when the dust of war settled, there was a Rothschild brother and a Rothschild bank in five cities: London, Paris, Frankfurt, Naples, and Vienna. The era of haute finance had begun, and the legend of a banking dynasty more powerful than any royal family in history was established.In this book, you will follow the progress of the Rothschild family through the centuries. Their ranks included not only bankers and financiers but doctors, scientists, bomb experts, and collectors who amassed not only some of the finest art collections in Europe, but also one of the finest bug collections. Find out for yourself how the Rothschilds prevented wars, crowned and uncrowned kings, helped win the battle of Waterloo, looked down their noses at Nazis, and established a Jewish homeland in Palestine.  Ben Shapiro, "The Right Side of History: How Reason and Moral Purpose Made the West Great" English | ISBN: 0062857908 | 2019 | 288 pages | MOBI | 1045 KB A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! |
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