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Michael Powell

    Michael Powell was a lifelong film enthusiast whose early experiences in England and the South of France shaped his artistic outlook. Collaborating with Emeric Pressburger under the banner of "The Archers," they created a series of influential films that often explored complex human destinies and visual spectacle. Powell's solo endeavor courted controversy but was later rediscovered and celebrated for its bold vision. His work is characterized by both classic English gentlemanliness and a global sensibility, marking him as a unique figure in world cinema.

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    • 2023

      Living In A Two-Faced Jungle

      • 82 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      The narrative unfolds Michael A. Powell's harrowing childhood and his 18-year battle with addiction, presenting a gripping account that feels urgent and personal. Through vivid storytelling, Powell shares his struggles and the dark realities of addiction, ultimately highlighting his transformative recovery journey fueled by faith. This compelling memoir offers both a stark look at the challenges of addiction and an inspiring message of hope and resilience.

      Living In A Two-Faced Jungle
    • 2022

      The Keys to Christian Living

      • 50 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      You just accepted Jesus as your Savior. So what happens next? What does walking with Christ look like? That's exactly the question I asked myself days after I invited Jesus in to my life. I knew I wanted to attend as many church services as I could, but what about the other six days of the week? All I knew was I wanted to honor and please God and I had no clue how to do that! The purpose of this book is to quickly equip you, the new believer, with just a few of God's truths on Christian living. These principles and guidelines will place your new faith on a solid spiritual footing to withstand the storms of life and grow your relationship with Jesus. It is my hope and prayer that you dedicate yourself to a lifetime of learning who God is and His desire for you. Enjoy the journey!

      The Keys to Christian Living
    • 2021

      Separate Times: A time-distanced romance

      • 310 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Robert and Samantha, a young couple, meet and fall in love online whilst "locked down", using a strange machine to make the connection. However, all is not as it seems. They finally discover that they are separated not by distance but by time. Their remote love affair ends abruptly after Sam's machine fails, but not before she has persuaded Robert to lodge a sperm donation for her. She bears him a clever daughter who becomes a specialist in Quantum Theory and uses her skills to design a machine to communicate across time. But how does her design find its way back to her Victorian ancestor?

      Separate Times: A time-distanced romance
    • 2021

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      A Basketball Season on the Navajo Nation

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
      4.1(12)Add rating

      Focusing on a Navajo high school basketball team, the narrative explores the personal and cultural challenges faced by its members as they navigate adolescence, family dynamics, and the distinctive struggles of life on a reservation. The story highlights the intersection of sports and identity, revealing how the team's journey reflects broader themes of resilience and community among Native Americans.

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    • 2019

      How to Send Smoke Signals, Pluck a Chicken & Build an Igloo

      Plus 75 Additional Skills You Never Knew You Needed

      • 144 pages
      • 6 hours of reading
      3.0(13)Add rating

      Filled with 75 wilderness skills, this book offers practical advice for various survival scenarios, such as dealing with avalanches and runaway horses. It also teaches unique skills like weather prediction and time-telling without modern devices. Presented with humor and intriguing insights, it serves as an entertaining guide that combines useful knowledge with fun facts, ensuring readers are well-equipped for unexpected situations, even if some skills may never be needed.

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    • 2017
    • 2016

      The Porcelain Throne, set at the heart of the smallest room and witness to our dark business, can also be the seat of reflection and self-improvement. With that aim, this book contains more than one hundred dilatory games, tricks, puzzles, projects and pranks. Learn to make toilet paper tube gargoyles and an origami dragon, gain deep knowledge of toilet roll telekinesis, and discover the secret of the vanishing toothbrush trick. Many more amusing diversions and exciting challenges jostle for your attention to see you through those long bathroom visits.

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    • 2014
    • 2013

      The Most Forbidden Knowledge

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
      2.8(24)Add rating

      * Stage a coup * Swim with sharks * Beat a breathalyzer *The Forbidden Knowledge series has taken readers over the edge before, but never like this. The Most Forbidden Knowledge jam-packs the best and baddest how-tos into one car-stealing, keg-kicking, base-jumping-off-a-skyscraper collection. You'll find everything you ever wanted to learn (though probably never should) in this ultimate self-destruction manual.

      The Most Forbidden Knowledge