John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (3 January 1892 – 2 September 1973) was an English writer and philologist. He was the author of the high fantasy works The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. From 1925 to 1945, Tolkien was the Rawlinson and Bosworth Professor of Anglo-Saxon and a Fellow of Pembroke College, both at the University of Oxford. He then moved to the same university to become the Merton Professor of English Language and Literature and a Fellow of Merton College.&nbsp;
He held these positions from 1945 until his retirement in 1959. Tolkien was a close friend of C. S. Lewis, a co-member of the informal literary discussion group The Inklings. He was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II on 28 March 1972. After Tolkien's death, his son Christopher published a series of works based on his father's extensive notes and unpublished manuscripts, including The Silmarillion. Together with The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, these form a connected body of tales, poems, fictional histories, invented languages, and literary essays about a fantasy world called Arda and Middle-earth.&nbsp;
Between 1951 and 1955, Tolkien applied the term legendarium to the more significant part of these writings. While many other authors had published works of fantasy before Tolkien, the great success of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings led directly to a popular resurgence of the genre. This has caused him to be popularly identified as the "father" of modern fantasy literature—or, more precisely, of high fantasy.
Tolkien's fantasy books on Middle-earth, especially The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, drew on many influences, including his philological interest in language, Christianity, mythology, archaeology, ancient and modern literature, and personal experience. His philological work centered on studying Old English literature, especially Beowulf, and he acknowledged its importance to his writings. In addition, he was a gifted linguist, influenced by Germanic, Celtic, Finnish, and Greek languages and mythology.

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John Crowley is an acclaimed American novelist, short story writer, and essayist. He is best known for his works of historical fiction, particularly the four-volume Ægypt series, the middle volume of which, Love &amp; Sleep (1994), was nominated for the World Fantasy Award. Crowley's works are noted for their lyricism, romanticism, and their transgressive explorations of alternative belief systems.
Born in 1942 in Presque Isle, Maine, where he grew up, Crowley attended Catholic schools and then the University of Maine, graduating in 1964 with a degree in English. Following a brief stint in the US Air Force, Crowley began his writing career in academia, teaching English and creative writing at Yale and Harvard. He also worked as a copywriter and editor at an advertising firm in New York City.
Crowley is an important figure in the fantasy genre, having been awarded the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement in 2007. His works often blend elements of fantasy, horror, science fiction, and historical fiction, as well as spiritual, philosophical, and metaphysical themes. His first novel, The Deep (1975), is a science fiction novel set in a post-apocalyptic future. His second novel, Beasts (1976), is a contemporary fantasy set in rural Kentucky.
The Ægypt series, which consists of the novels The Solitudes (1987), Love &amp; Sleep (1994), Dæmonomania (2000), and Endless Things (2007), is often considered to be Crowley's magnum opus. This complex work of historical fiction follows an academic, Pierce Moffett, as he attempts to decipher the mysteries of the Renaissance philosopher Giordano Bruno. In the process, Pierce becomes embroiled in searching for an ancient and mysterious book, the Clavis, which he believes contains the secrets of the universe.
Crowley's other works of fiction include Little, Big (1981), a sprawling fantasy novel set in a mysterious world; Engine Summer (1979), a post-apocalyptic science fiction novel; and Ka: Dar Oakley in the Ruin of Ymr (2018), a retelling of the Finnish epic Kalevala. Crowley has also penned a number of short stories and non-fiction essays, some of which have been collected in the volumes Novelty (1989) and Novelties &amp; Souvenirs (1999).
John Crowley's works have been praised for their intricate plotting, poetic language, and imaginative exploration of the boundaries between science and magic. His profound engagement with questions of faith and his willingness to challenge our assumptions about the nature of reality have earned him a devoted readership and a place among the most important authors of contemporary fantasy.

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Ta-Nehisi Coates is a highly acclaimed author, journalist, and educator. He is best known for his writing on race and culture in America. Born in 1975 in Baltimore, Maryland, Coates has become one of the most influential voices in the national race and social justice dialogue. He is a MacArthur Fellow and National Book Award Winner for his nonfiction work, Between the World and Me, released in 2015.
Coates’ writing career began in 2008 with his piece “The Case for Reparations,” published in The Atlantic. This piece brought him widespread attention and propelled him to become one of the most sought-after writers in the United States. Since then, he has written for various publications and magazines such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The New Yorker. He has also written several books, including The Beautiful Struggle, We Were Eight Years in Power and The Water Dancer.
In addition to his writing, Coates is an educator. He has taught courses at Virginia State University and the Santa Fe Institute. He also serves as a distinguished writer in residence at Manhattanville College.
Coates’ work has been widely acclaimed and has received numerous awards. He won the National Book Award in 2015 for Between the World and Me and has been a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and National Magazine Award. His work has also been featured in several films, television shows, and documentaries.
Coates is known for his honest and holistic approach to discussing race and inequality in America. He is an advocate for reparations for African Americans and has used his writing to call attention to the systemic racism and injustice in the United States. His work has been praised for its insight and careful consideration of history and personal experience to explore the state
In addition to his writing, Coates advocates for social justice and activism. He has spoken out against police brutality, mass incarceration, and other systemic racism. He is a vocal supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement and has made numerous appearances at rallies, protests, and other events supporting the cause.
Coates is also an active member of the literary community. He was a judge for the National Book Awards in 2018 and 2019. In addition, he is a contributing editor to The Atlantic and is a member of the literary nonprofit PEN America.
Coates’ influence continues to be felt in the literary and social justice worlds. His work has shaped public discourse around race, inequality, and justice. He has become a powerful voice in the fight for the rights of African Americans and other marginalized communities. He continues to use his writing to inspire and empower people to stand up for what is right.

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J.K. Rowling is the famous British author of the worldwide attention-gaining Harry Potter series. Her best-selling novels have sold more than 400 million copies and won numerous awards. The books have also been adapted to screen in a series of blockbuster films. Ranked as the twelfth richest woman in the United Kingdom in 2008 with a net worth of US$1 billion, Rowling has risen from rags to riches. Harry Potter upgraded the status of this woman from living on welfare to being a multimillionaire in a short period of just 5 years. Titled the Most Influential Woman in Britain in 2010 by leading magazine editors, J.K Rowling and Harry Potter have become household names globally.
Joanne Kathleen Rowling, daughter of Peter James Rowling and Anne Rowling, was born on 31 July 1965 in Yate, Gloucestershire, England. She is the elder sister of Dianne Rowling, who was born 23 months after Jo. Rowling was fond of writing stories since a very young age; she read her short imaginative stories to her sister, Di. Rowling went to the Wyedean School and College, after which she attended the University of Exter, where she obtained a BA degree in French and Classics. Rowling then worked at Amnesty International in London as a researcher and bilingual secretary.
Rowling conceived the idea of Harry Potter in 1990 while she waited on a 4-hour delayed train trip from Manchester to London. Her mind was suddenly flooded with ideas about a boy who attended wizardry school. She did not have a pen at that time, so she kept thinking about it and immediately sat down to write as soon as she reached her flat in Clapham Junction.
Rowling wrote Harry Potter through difficult times of poverty and depression, surviving on welfare with her daughter whom she had from a brief marriage in Portugal. She now settled in Edinburg near her sister. The first book of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, which was renamed Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone for the U.S. edition, was published in Britain in June 1997. The book was a big hit not only among children but also adults.

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Patrick Rothfuss is an American author best known for his "The Kingkiller Chronicle" series, which includes the novels "The Name of the Wind" and "The Wise Man's Fear."
"The Name of the Wind" is the first book in the series and introduces readers to the character of Kvothe, a legendary and powerful wizard and musician. The novel is written from the point of view of Kvothe and tells the story of his childhood, the loss of his family, and his rise to fame as a student at a prestigious magic school.
"The Wise Man's Fear" is the second book in the series, which picks up where "The Name of the Wind" left off and follows Kvothe as he continues his story and searches for the truth about his family.
The third and final book of the series is expected to be "The Doors of Stone," but there is no official release date yet. Rothfuss has also written several other books, such as "The Slow Regard of Silent Things, " a novella that takes place in the world of Kingkiller Chronicle, and "The Adventures of the Princess and Mr. Whiffle: The Thing Beneath the Bed" a children's book.
Rothfuss' writing has been praised for its imaginative world-building, complex characters, and lush prose. In addition, he is known for his engaging, suspenseful storytelling, wisdom, and humor. He has won several awards, including the Quill Award, the David Gemmell Legend Award, and the Hugo Award for Best Novel, and has been a New York Times bestseller.
He is also active in charitable works, particularly for organizations that benefit children, education, and literacy.

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Stephen King is an American author known for his horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy novels. He was born in Portland, Maine, in 1947 and began writing at a young age. He published his first novel, "Carrie," in 1974, which was a success and later adapted into a film. He has since published over 60 novels and 200 short stories, many of which have been adapted into movies, television shows, and comic books. Some of his most famous works include "The Shining," "It," "Salem's Lot," "The Stand," and "Misery."&nbsp;
Stephen King began his career as a writer in the early 1970s while working as a teacher. His first short story, "The Glass Floor," was published in 1967. However, his first novel, "Carrie," was not published until 1974. Nevertheless, it was a success and was adapted into a film in 1976. This success encouraged him to continue writing and publishing novels. In the 1970s and 1980s, he published a string of successful horror and supernatural stories, including "Salem's Lot," "The Shining," "The Stand," "Firestarter," "Pet Sematary," "It," and "Misery."
His novels have been adapted into films, television shows, and comic books. Some of the most famous adaptations of his work include the movie "Carrie," "The Shining," "Stand by Me," "Misery," "The Shawshank Redemption," and "It." He also wrote several non-fiction books and short story collections.
In recent years, he has continued to publish novels, including "Doctor Sleep," "Under the Dome," "Joyland" and "Revival." He is considered one of his generation's most successful and famous authors and has sold over 350 million copies of his books worldwide.

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Scott Adams is an American cartoonist, writer, and businessman best known for creating the popular comic strip Dilbert. Adams has achieved considerable success as a cartoonist, author, and entrepreneur. He has been described as a "genius" and a "Renaissance man" due to his wide range of talents and interests.
Adams began drawing Dilbert while working as a bank teller in 1989, and it quickly became a hit. The strip was syndicated shortly thereafter and soon became a staple in newspapers around the world. In addition to creating Dilbert, Adams has written many books, including The Dilbert Principle and Dogbert's Clues for the Clueless.
Adams has also been very successful in business. He co-founded a software company called Adams-Martin Group in 1991 and sold it in 1998 for a reported $100 million. He then went on to develop an online comic strip called "The Dilbert Zone," which he sold to United Media in 1999.
Adams has also become a popular speaker and motivational coach. He has been a keynote speaker at numerous events, including the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He is an outspoken advocate for business-minded individuals, and his books and talks often focus on how to be successful in business.
Adams has achieved considerable success in his career and is widely admired for his creativity, intelligence, and success. He is an inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs and cartoonists alike and continues to be a leader in the world of business and cartooning.
In addition to his business and cartooning endeavors, Adams is also a passionate philanthropist. He has supported a number of charitable causes, including education and poverty alleviation. Adams also founded the Scott Adams Foundation, which provides grants to charitable organizations around the world.
Adams is also a vocal supporter of free enterprise and free markets. He is an outspoken critic of government regulation and government interference in the free market. He has written several books on the topic, including The Dilbert Future and Free Market Revolution.
Adams is a highly respected figure in the world of business and cartooning. He is an inspiration to many and continues to be a leader in the world of business and cartooning.

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Liu Cixin, born in June 1963, is a representative of the new generation of Chinese science fiction authors and is recognized as a leading voice in Chinese science fiction. He was awarded the China Galaxy Science Fiction Award for eight consecutive years, from 1999 to 2006 and again in 2010. His representative work, The Three-body Problem, is the BEST STORY of the 2015 Hugo Awards, the 3rd of 2015 Campbell Award finalists, and a nominee for the 2015 Nebulas Award.&nbsp;
His works have received wide acclaim on account of their powerful atmosphere and brilliant imagination. Liu Cixin's stories successfully combine the exceedingly ephemeral with hard reality, all the while focussing on revealing the essence and aesthetics of science. He has endeavored to create a distinctly Chinese style of science fiction. Liu Cixin is a member of the China Writers' Association and the Shanxi Writers' Association.

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Cormac McCarthy was born in Rhode Island. He later went to Chicago, where he worked as an auto mechanic while writing his first novel, The Orchard Keeper. The Orchard Keeper was published by Random House in 1965; McCarthy's editor there was Albert Erskine, William Faulkner's long-time editor. Before publication, McCarthy received a traveling fellowship from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, which he used to travel to Ireland.&nbsp;
In 1966 he also received the Rockefeller Foundation Grant, with which he continued to tour Europe, settling on the island of Ibiza. Here, McCarthy completed revisions of his next novel, Outer Dark. In 1967, McCarthy returned to the United States, moving to Tennessee. Outer Dark was published in 1968, and McCarthy received the Guggenheim Fellowship for Creative Writing in 1969.&nbsp;
His next novel, Child of God, was published in 1973. From 1974 to 1975, McCarthy worked on the screenplay for a PBS film called The Gardener's Son, which premiered in 1977. A revised version of the screenplay was later published by Ecco Press. In the late 1970s, McCarthy moved to Texas and, in 1979, published his fourth novel, Suttree, a book that had occupied his writing life on and off for twenty years.&nbsp;
He received a MacArthur Fellowship in 1981 and published his fifth novel, Blood Meridian, in 1985. All the Pretty Horses, the first volume of The Border Trilogy, was published in 1992. It won both the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award and was later turned into a feature film. The Stonemason, a play that McCarthy had written in the mid-1970s and subsequently revised, was published by Ecco Press in 1994.&nbsp;
Soon thereafter, the second volume of The Border Trilogy, The Crossing, was published, with the third volume, Cities of the Plain, following in 1998. McCarthy's next novel, No Country for Old Men, was published in 2005. This was followed in 2006 by a novel in dramatic form, The Sunset Limited, originally performed by Steppenwolf Theatre Company of Chicago. McCarthy's most recent novel, The Road, was published in 2006 and won the Pulitzer Prize.

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B.J. Novak is an American actor, writer, director, producer, stand-up comedian, and author. He is best known for his role as Ryan Howard on NBC’s popular sitcom The Office (2005-2013). Novak has established himself as an esteemed multi-hyphenate in the entertainment industry, having written for and appeared on numerous TV shows, and films, and several books.
Novak was born on July 31, 1979, in Newton, Massachusetts. He began his career as a stand-up comedian, performing in clubs and colleges across the country. Novak was a contributor to the popular Comedy Central show, “The Daily Show,” from 2001-2004. He was then cast as a series regular on “The Office” in 2005, where he served as a writer, director, and executive producer. Novak’s role as Ryan Howard on “The Office” earned him an Emmy nomination in 2007.
In addition to his acting career, Novak is also a writer. He wrote the 2011 romantic comedy film, “The Smurfs,” and its 2013 sequel, “The Smurfs 2”. He has also written several children’s books, including “The Book With No Pictures” and “One More Thing: Stories and Other Stories.”
Novak has also produced several films, such as “The Intern” (2015), “The Founder” (2016), “The Big Sick” (2017), and “The Incredible Jessica James” (2017). He has also written for television shows such as “The Mindy Project” (2012-2015) and “Modern Family” (2014-2015).
Novak is an avid philanthropist, having supported numerous charities throughout his career, such as the Alzheimer’s Association, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and The Art of Elysium. In 2017, he launched The List App, a social media platform designed to facilitate sharing personal lists.
B.J. Novak is a multi-faceted entertainer whose career has spanned multiple industries. With an array of writing, directing, producing, and acting credits to his name, Novak has become one of the most recognizable figures in the entertainment industry.
Novak is also an accomplished author, having published four books: “One More Thing: Stories and Other Stories” (2014), “The Book with No Pictures” (2014), “Knife’s Edge” (2015), and “Huddle” (2019). His books have received critical acclaim and have appeared on the New York Times bestseller list.
Novak’s success has earned him numerous awards, including the Variety Power of Comedy Award in 2018, a Critics’ Choice Award nomination for Best Actor in a Comedy Series for his role on The Office (2007), and an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series (2007). In 2018, Novak was inducted into the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame for his contributions to television.

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Neil Richard Gaiman was born on November 10, 1960, in Portchester, England. He originated from a family of Eastern European Jewish descent. His father, David Bernard Gaiman, worked at their family chain of stores, while his mother, Sheila Gaiman, was a pharmacist. In 1965 the family moved to East Grinstead, West Sussex, where Neil grew up with a profound love for reading, beginning as early as age 4.&nbsp;
Some of his favorite childhood books include J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, C. S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia, Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Batman, and other comics. Gaiman received early education at various church schools, including Fonthill School in East Grinstead, Ardingly College, and Whitgift School in Croydon.
When Gaiman began to outgrow comic books in his teenage years, he realized the lack of comic books for an older mature audience. He, therefore, decided to fill the gap himself. Although he wanted to write comic books, Gaiman had little idea how to go about it. Following his graduation from high school in 1977, Gaiman became a journalist writing articles for a number of renowned publications such as the Sunday Times, the Observer, Knave, and Time Out.&nbsp;
In March 1985, Gaiman married McGrath after the birth of their son Michael in 1983. The couple had two more children, Holly and Madeleine. In 1984, Gaiman wrote his first book, a biography of the band Duran Duran. He continued writing articles and interviews in magazines under pseudonyms. However, in 1987, Gaiman waved goodbye to journalism, stating, “British newspapers can make up anything they want and publish it as fact.”&nbsp;
Also, in the late 1980s, Gaiman published Don’t Panic: The Official Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Companion. Gaiman started writing comic books, continuing the series of Marvelman after its original creator and Gaiman’s friend Alan Moore abandoned it. After his impressive work on Marvelman, Gaiman was offered to write the limited series of Black Orchard and also to re-write an old character, The Sandman. From December 1988 to March 1966, Gaiman produced work on The Sandman, which was later collected in 12 volumes.&nbsp;
More significant comic works by Neil Gaiman include The Books of Magic (1989), Lady Justice, and Mr. Hero. The Newmatic Man, Teknophage, Tales of the White Wolf, Whatever happened to the Caper Crusader, as well as contributions to Wednesday Comics.

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Louisa May Alcott was born in Germantown, Pennsylvania, on November 29, 1832. She and her three sisters, Anna, Elizabeth, and [Abba] May, were primarily educated by their father, teacher/philosopher A. Bronson Alcott, and raised on the practical Christianity of their mother, Abigail May. Louisa spent her childhood in Boston and in Concord, Massachusetts, where her days were enlightened by visits to Ralph Waldo Emerson’s library, excursions into nature with Henry David Thoreau, and theatricals in the barn at "Hillside" (now "The Wayside").&nbsp;&nbsp;
Like the character of "Jo March" in Little Women, young Louisa was a tomboy. "No boy could be my friend till I had beaten him in a race," she claimed, "and no girl if she refused to climb trees, leap fences." For Louisa, writing was an early passion. She had a rich imagination, and her stories often became the basis of melodramas she and her sisters would act out for friends. Louisa preferred to play the "lurid" parts in these plays -- "the villains, ghosts, bandits, and disdainful queens," as she put it.
At age 15, troubled by the poverty plaguing her family, she vowed, "I will do something by and by. Don’t care what, teach, sew, act, write, anything to help the family, and I’ll be rich and famous and happy before I die; see if I won’t!" Confronting a society that offered little opportunity to women seeking employment, Louisa nonetheless persisted: ". . . I will make a battering ram of my head and make my way through this rough and tumble world." Whether as a teacher, seamstress, governess, or household servant, for many years, Louisa did any work she could find.
Louisa’s career as an author began at the age of eight with poetry and later short stories that appeared in popular magazines. In 1854, when she was 22, her first book, Flower Fables, was published. A major critical milestone along her literary path was Hospital Sketches (1863), a truthful and poignant account of her service as a Civil War nurse in Washington, DC, inspired by the letters she wrote home to her family in Concord.
In 1868, when Louisa was 35 years old, her publisher, Thomas Niles, asked her to write "a girls' story." The 492 pages of Little Women, Part I was dashed off within three months at the desk Louisa's father built for her in her Orchard House bed chamber. The novel is largely based on the coming-of-age stories of Louisa and her sisters, with many of the domestic experiences inspired by events that actually took place at Orchard House.
Virtually overnight, Little Women was a phenomenal success, primarily due to its timeless storytelling about the first American juvenile heroine, "Jo March," who acted from her own individuality -- a free-thinking, flawed person, rather than the idealized stereotype of feminine perfection then prevalent in children’s fiction. In all, Louisa published over 30 books and collections of short stories and poems. She died on 6 March 1888, only two days after her father, and is buried in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Concord.

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Clayton M. Christensen is the Kim B. Clark Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School. In addition to his most recent book, Competing Against Luck, he is the author of nine books, including several New York Times bestsellers The Innovator's Dilemma, The Innovator's Solution, Disrupting Class, and most recently 'How Will You Measure Your Life?'.&nbsp;
Christensen is the co-founder of Innosight, a growth-strategy consultancy; Rose Park Advisors, an investment firm; and the Christensen Institute, a non-profit think tank. In 2011 and 2013, he was named the world’s most influential business thinker by Thinkers50.

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Nelle Harper Lee, better known as Harper Lee (1926 - 2016), was the American novelist revered for her work To Kill a Mockingbird (1960). It became an immediate best-seller and won the Pulitzer Prize in 1961. Inspired by events in her hometown of Monroeville, Alabama, from 1933-1935, it is about Atticus Finch, a lawyer, and single father, in his struggles to raise children Jem and Scout Finch to stand up for what's right and set an example for others, within the context of endemic racist attitudes in the deep South. The children befriend their neighbors, Dill, and the reclusive character, Arthur "Boo" Radley.
"The one thing that doesn't abide by majority rule is a person's conscience." After 1964, Lee refused all public appearances to discuss her writing or the novel's impact. She is also recognized for helping her friend, author Truman Capote, research for his novel, In Cold Blood (1966). Capote is thought to have inspired Lee's character, Dill.
There was controversy over whether Lee's manuscript for Go Set a Watchman should have been published in 2015 since Lee made it clear in her lucid years that she wanted it to remain unpublished and that To Kill a Mockingbird was meant to stand alone. The sequel is the story of the Finch family's later years, in which Scout learns about Atticus' character flaws.
Though Harper Lee's work is not yet in the public domain, we pay tribute to her profound contribution to classic American literature. We feature it in our collection of Pulitzer Prize Fiction. So affirming was Lee's novel, "Atticus" was the name chosen by the editor for his firstborn child.

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Steven Pressfield is an American author and screenwriter best known for his work on such films as The Legend of Bagger Vance and Courage Under Fire. He is also a highly acclaimed novelist, with works such as Gates of Fire, The War of Art, and The Profession.
Steven Pressfield was born in 1943 in Port of Spain, Trinidad, and spent most of his childhood in Los Angeles, California. He attended San Diego State University College and received his degree in English literature and creative writing. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1962 to 1966 and was stationed in Okinawa, Japan.
Pressfield's early works are largely based on his military experience, with many of his novels set during wars in antiquity. His first novel, The Legend of Bagger Vance, was published in 1995 and was a highly successful movie adaptation released in 2000. His other works of fiction include Gates of Fire, a historical novel about the battle of Thermopylae, and The Afghan Campaign, a novel about the war in Afghanistan.
In addition to his novels, Pressfield has also written screenplays for films such as Courage Under Fire and The Legend of Bagger Vance. In 2002, he released The War of Art, a book about the psychology of creativity and how to overcome writer's block. His most recent book is The Profession, a novel about an elite team of military special operations forces.
Pressfield's works have been praised for their vivid detail, historical accuracy, and powerful storytelling. His novels are often characterized by a strong sense of moral imperative and dedication to the idea that while war may be necessary, it is never glorified. His works have earned him numerous awards, including the National Book Award and the American Library Association's Alex Award.
Pressfield is also known for his non-fiction works, such as The Authentic Swing, which explores the creative process and outlines the importance of creative discipline. He also wrote a series of essays called Turning Pro, which explores the process of transitioning from an amateur to a professional in any field.
Pressfield has lectured at the United States Naval Academy and at the Naval Postgraduate School. He is an advocate of the arts and was appointed to the California Arts Council in 2000. He has also served as a mentor to aspiring authors and has been involved in numerous charitable organizations.
Pressfield is an inspiration to many aspiring writers and is a strong proponent of the idea that anyone can achieve success with dedication and hard work. He is an example of overcoming obstacles and challenges and turning his passion into a successful career.

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Philip Hampson Knight (born February 24, 1938) is an American billionaire businessman. He is the co-founder and chairman emeritus of Nike, Inc., and was previously chairman and CEO of the company. As of October 3, 2022, Knight was ranked by Forbes as the 27th richest person in the world, with an estimated net worth of US$35.2 billion. He is also the owner of the stop motion film production company Laika.&nbsp;
Knight is a graduate of the University of Oregon and Stanford Graduate School of Business. He was in the track and field club under coach Bill Bowerman at the University of Oregon, with whom he would co-found Nike. Knight has donated hundreds of millions of dollars to each of his alma maters, as well as Oregon Health &amp; Science University. He has donated over $2 billion to the three institutions.

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A gripping story of a man pitted against nature’s most fearsome and efficient predator. In a remote village in Russia’s Far East, a tiger is on the prowl. The tiger isn’t just killing people, it’s murdering them, almost as if it has a vendetta. A team of trackers is dispatched to hunt down the tiger before it strikes again. The men know that the creature is cunning, injured, and starving—making it even more dangerous.
As John Vaillant re-creates these extraordinary events, he gives us an unforgettable portrait of a stark and mysterious region of the world and its people, as well as an enthralling natural history of nature’s most deadly predator.

Caterina Fake is an American entrepreneur and businesswoman, best known as the co-founder of the social media website Flickr and the founder of Hunch. Fake began her career as a designer and art director, working for various companies, including Salon.com and Entertainment Weekly.
In 2002, she co-founded the online photo-sharing website Flickr with her then-husband Stewart Butterfield. The site, which allowed users to upload, share and organize their photos easily, quickly gained popularity and was acquired by Yahoo in 2005 for a reported $35 million. Fake served as the General Manager of Flickr until 2008.
After leaving Flickr, Fake found Hunch, a website that utilizes a recommendation algorithm to provide personalized recommendations to users. The site was launched in 2010 and was acquired by eBay in 2011 for an undisclosed amount.
Fake has also been involved in several other ventures, including serving as an advisor to the Brooklyn Museum, the New Museum, and the Knight Foundation. She is also a member of the board of directors for Creative Commons, an organization that promotes the sharing and using of creative works.
In addition to her work as an entrepreneur and businesswoman, Fake is a recognized tech industry leader and has been honored with several awards for her contributions. Some of her notable awards include:
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<li>In 2008, she was named one of the "Top 25 Women on the Web" by Forbes.</li>
<li>In 2009, she received the "Rave Award" from Wired Magazine for her contributions to the development of the web.</li>
<li>In 2010, she was included in Fast Company's list of the "Most Creative People in Business."</li>
<li>In 2010, she was honored with the "Grace Hopper Award" from the Anita Borg Institute, which recognizes women who have made significant contributions to the field of technology.</li>
<li>In 2011, she was inducted into the "Internet Hall of Fame" by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences.</li>
<li>In 2013, she was named one of the "Top 100 Designers in America" by GDUSA.</li>
<li>In 2017, she was honored with the "Lifetime Achievement Award" from the National Museum of Women in Technology.</li>
<li>In 2018, she was included in the "Silicon Valley 100" list, which recognizes the most influential and successful people in the tech industry.</li>
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These are just some of the many awards and honors that Caterina Fake has received throughout her career. Her accomplishments and contributions to the tech industry have been widely recognized, and she continues to be a respected leader in the field.
Fake currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Internet Archive, an American digital library, and is an advisor to several startups. She is also an active angel investor and advocates for diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.

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Oprah Winfrey is a media mogul, philanthropist, and one of the most influential women in the world. Born in Mississippi in 1954, Winfrey had a difficult childhood marked by poverty and abuse. Yet, despite these challenges, she developed a love of reading and storytelling at an early age, and by the time she was in high school, she was already a skilled public speaker.
After high school, Winfrey attended Tennessee State University and began her career in media as a radio and television host. In 1976, she was hired as the first African American female anchor for the evening news at WTVF-TV in Nashville, Tennessee. From there, she hosted a local talk show in Baltimore, Maryland, called "People Are Talking."
In 1983, Winfrey landed her own nationally syndicated talk show, "The Oprah Winfrey Show," which ran for 25 years and became the highest-rated talk show in the history of American television. Through the show, Winfrey built a massive following and became one of the most popular and influential figures in the United States. She interviewed many guests, from celebrities and politicians to everyday people, with inspiring stories.
In addition to her talk show, Winfrey has also built a successful career as an actress, producer, and entrepreneur. She has appeared in films like "The Color Purple" and "Lee Daniels' The Butler," and has produced hit shows such as "Dr. Phil" and "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." She also runs her own media production company, Harpo Productions, and owns the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) cable network.
Winfrey is also known for her philanthropic work and has used her wealth and platform to support various causes, including education, women's rights, and poverty relief. In 1986, she established the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa, which provides education and leadership training to underprivileged young women. She also founded the Oprah Winfrey Foundation, which supports organizations that empower women and children.
Throughout her career, Winfrey has been recognized for her media, entertainment, and philanthropy contributions. She has won numerous awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and is considered one of the most powerful and influential figures in the United States.

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The Tiger's Wife by Téa Obreht is a testament to the power of storytelling. It shows how stories can transcend generations, providing comfort, wisdom, and understanding. The book encourages readers to explore their own family histories and the stories that have shaped their lives.

Exploring the Power of Storytelling

Obreht's book gives a deep insight into the effects of war on individuals and communities. It's not just about the physical destruction, but also the emotional and psychological scars that linger long after the conflict has ended. This book will make you see the impact of war from a different perspective.

Understanding the Impact of War

One of the most fascinating aspects of The Tiger's Wife is the way it blends reality with myth. Obreht masterfully weaves together the real world with the supernatural, creating a unique narrative that keeps you hooked. It's a great book to check out if you're interested in magical realism.

The Blend of Reality and Myth

The book also delves into the theme of cultural identity. Through the characters and their stories, Obreht explores what it means to belong to a certain culture, and how our identities are shaped by our heritage. It's a thought-provoking read that will make you reflect on your own cultural identity.

Exploring Cultural Identity

The Tiger's Wife uses the tiger as a central symbol, showing the deep connection between humans and animals. It's a reminder of the important role animals play in our lives and in literature. If you're an animal lover, you'll definitely find this aspect of the book intriguing.

The Role of Animals in Literature

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Téa Obreht was born in Belgrade, in the former Yugoslavia, and grew up in Cyprus and Egypt before eventually immigrating to the United States. Her debut novel, The Tiger’s Wife, won the 2011 Orange Prize for Fiction, a 2011 National Book Award finalist, and an international bestseller.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Her work has been anthologized in The Best American Short Stories and The Best American Non-Required Reading and has appeared in The New Yorker, Harper's, The Atlantic, Vogue, Esquire, and Zoetrope: All-Story, among many others.&nbsp;
She received the Rona Jaffe fellowship from the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers at the New York Public Library and a 2016 fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts. She was a National Book Foundation 5 Under 35 honoree and was named by The New Yorker as one of the twenty best American fiction writers under forty.&nbsp;
She splits time between Wyoming and Texas and currently serves as the Endowed Chair of Creative Writing at Texas State University in San Marcos.&nbsp;

In the arid, lawless lands of the Arizona Territory during a severe drought in 1893, Nora is an unflinching frontierswoman awaiting the return of her husband, who has searched for water for the thirsty household, and her sons, who have vanished after an explosive argument.
While waiting, Nora focuses her energies on her youngest son, who's convinced that a mysterious beast is stalking the land around their home. Lurie is a former outlaw haunted by the souls of those he's killed. He sees lost souls who want something from him, and he finds you reprieve from their longing in an unexpected romantic relationship with a woman named Isabel.
This relationship inspires Lurie to embark on a death-defying trek across the West. How Lurie's expedition eventually intersects with Nora's plight is the surprise and suspense of this brilliant novel. Mythical, lyrical, and sweeping in scope, Inland is grounded in true but little-known history.

Barack Obama is a former American politician who served as the 44th President of the United States from 2009 to 2017. He is the first African American to have held office and the first to have been elected to two consecutive terms. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on August 4, 1961, to a Kenyan father and an American mother.
Barack Obama attended Harvard Law School, where he graduated with honors in 1991. He then practiced law in Chicago and taught constitutional law at the University of Chicago Law School from 1992 to 2004. Obama was elected to the Illinois State Senate in 1996 and to the U.S. Senate in 2004. He was the Democratic Party's nominee for President of the United States in the 2008 election and won the election with over 52% of the popular vote.
As President, Obama was known for his progressive policies and his ability to bring people together to tackle difficult issues. He passed the Affordable Care Act, providing health care to millions of Americans and expanding access to preventative care. He also signed the Paris Climate Agreement, which committed the U.S. to reduce carbon emissions.
Obama's foreign policy focused on counter-terrorism, the use of drones, and the promotion of democracy and human rights. He was instrumental in the US-led campaign against ISIS in Iraq and Syria and in the US-led nuclear deal with Iran. He was also a strong advocate for LGBT rights, and his administration supported marriage equality.
Barack Obama left office with a high approval rating, seen by many as a successful two-term President. He is now a public speaker, author, and philanthropist. In 2019, Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to promote nuclear disarmament and world peace.
Barack Obama is also a strong supporter of education and has been vocal about the importance of education reform. He increased funding for Pell Grants and supported the expansion of college access and affordability. He also championed the expansion of Head Start, a program that helps children from low-income families prepare for school.
In addition to his work in politics and government, Obama is a bestselling author. His books include Dreams From My Father, The Audacity of Hope, and A Promised Land. He also founded the Obama Foundation, which works to inspire and empower citizens to create change in their own communities.

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Inland by Téa Obreht is a testament to the power of storytelling. The book weaves together two separate narratives, showing how stories can connect people across time and space. It's a great read if you're interested in how stories shape our understanding of the world.

Obreht's book gives us a fresh perspective on the American West. It's not just about cowboys and outlaws, but also about the ordinary people who lived there. If you're a history buff, you'll love how Inland brings this era to life.

Understanding the American West

Inland is a deep dive into the themes of loneliness and isolation. The characters are often alone, both physically and emotionally, and their struggles with this isolation are a key part of the story. If you've ever felt alone, this book will resonate with you.

Exploring Themes of Loneliness and Isolation

One of the most interesting aspects of Inland is how it blends the supernatural with the real. Ghosts and mythical creatures are part of the characters' everyday lives. If you're into books that blur the line between reality and fantasy, you should definitely check this one out.

The Supernatural and the Real

Obreht's book also explores the deep connection between humans and nature. The harsh, yet beautiful landscape of the American West is almost a character in itself. If you're interested in how our environment shapes us, you'll find plenty to think about in Inland.

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