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Italo Svevo (19 December, 1861-13 September, 1928) was the pseudonym of an Italian novelist and businessman. Mr. Svevo is a pioneer of the Italian psychological novel. Books by Italo Svevo* Fun Facts about Italo Svevo: 1. Aron Hector Schmitz was born under […]
About: Delivering the WOW: Culture as Catalyst for Lasting Success by Richard Fain is a behind the scenes look at Royal Caribbean’s c-suite. Mr. Fain was the longtime CEO of Royal Caribbean (33 years) and named one of the world’s best. My […]
About: Disney’s Animated Classics: A Comprehensive Guide by Stephen Rötzsch Thomas is exactly what the title implies, and then some. Mr. Thomas is an English marketing and publicity persona, who also writes books. My rating for Disney’s Animated Classics – 4Buy Disney’s Animated Classics from Amazon.com*More […]
John Osborne (12 December, 1929-24 December, 1994) was an influential British screenwriter, playwright and activist. Works by John Osborne* Fun Facts about John Osborne: 1. John James Osborne was born in London, England to Thomas Godfrey Osborne, an advertising professional, and Nellie […]
About: Superhero by Tim Blake Nelson is a dark humor novel about the trials and tribulations of making a superhero movie while navigating Hollywood’s cinema machine where millions of dollars and many careers are at stake. Mr. Nelson is a character actor […]
Freelancing often feels like creative freedom — no boss, no 9-to-5, no rules. But at some point, most writers reach a ceiling. You’re booked solid, your rates can’t climb higher, and your time is maxed out. That’s when the next leap appears: […]
About: Family of Spies: A World War II Story of Nazi Espionage, Betrayal, and the Secret History Behind Pearl Harbor by Christine Kuehn is a gripping memoir of the author’ genealogy search about her family, and the secrets they buried. My rating […]
Hristo Botev (6 January, 1848-1 June, 1876) was a poet and revolutionary from Bulgaria. To this day his poetry is considered to be a first-rate example of the Bulgarian National Revival. Books by Hristo Botev* Fun Facts about Hristo Botev: 1. Hristo […]
About: Detour by Jeff Rake and Rob Hart is a science fiction story about the first privately funded mission to Titan, Saturn’s moon. Mr. Rake is the creator of Netflix’s Manifest; Mr. Hart is a published author and journalist. My rating for […]
About: Everybody Wants to Rule the World: A Hilarious Cold War Thriller of Unlikely Heroes, Russian Spies, and High School Drama in the Heart of 1980s Suburban America by Ace Atkins is a nostalgic thriller, a mash up of espionage and 1980s […]
