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  Undercover - Operation Julie -...

  Stephen Bentley

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  The fascinating and extraordinary inside story from the man who was actually there. - Rob Gittins, Screenwriter and Novelist, Writer of 'Julie' BBC Drama 
  To infiltrate international drug cartels, he had to become a player.. 
  ‘Undercover’: The true story behind Operation Julie, one of Britain's largest drug busts and how the same detective infiltrated a cartel planning to smuggle cocaine into Britain. 
  Forget ‘Breaking Bad’ this is the extraordinary story of the 1970s Welsh LSD ring that supplied the world, told by a cop in deepest cover on the case. 
  In the dim chaos of a Liverpool nightclub, a sharp question cut through the noise: “Are you guys cops?” 
  For Steve Jackson, the words chilled him to the bone. Jackson wasn’t just his name—it was his cover. As an undercover officer navigating the ruthless world of drug cartels, his life depended on the perfect lie. 
  This gripping true crime story pulls you deep into the double life of Stephen Bentley, one of the pioneers of British undercover policing. With no training manuals or playbooks, Bentley dived headfirst into the underworld during Operation Julie, a groundbreaking investigation that dismantled a global drug empire. The operation led to the seizure of 90% of the world’s LSD supply, exposed a massive cocaine importation scheme and resulted in 15 convictions totalling 124 years in prison. 
  But success came at a cost. Living a lie meant constant danger, personal sacrifice, and psychological tolls. 
  Did Bentley cross lines to maintain his cover? 
  What does it take to truly live in the shadows, and how does it feel to return to the light? 
  Based on real events, ‘Undercover’ chronicles not just a legendary case but also the personal and professional battles of an officer who shaped undercover policing.

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  Simply More - A Book for Anyone...

  Cynthia Erivo

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  In this vulnerable and enlightening book of life lessons, globally renowned performer Cynthia Erivo draws from her singular experience to show us how to embrace being “too much” and to live up to the fullest iteration of ourselves. This program is read by the author.It is never too late to build the life you’re seeking.Cynthia Erivo learned the music to Wicked a decade before she needed it, not knowing those same lyrics would change her life. Now she has performed those songs on the world stage, showing us there is always time to keep discovering ourselves. And to illustrate that it’s often the parts of ourselves we are told to bury that make us shine.In a series of powerful, personal vignettes, Cynthia reflects on the ways she has grown as an actor and human and the practices she’s learned over years of performing and reminds us all we are capable of so much more than we think.We all have hopes and dreams that we want to bring across the finish line. We all falter and take missteps. In this book, Cynthia draws from her experiences running marathons, both real and metaphorical, onstage and onscreen, to show how each challenge can help us. She urges listeners to lean into the wisdom of their bodies, to understand and strive for a physical and mental balance. Because when we chase our deepest desires, each small step leads us closer to where we want to go."The Broadway star's singular talents make her an obviously superb narrator."—BooklistA Macmillan Audio production from Flatiron Books

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  Know About "HAMMURABI" - The...

  Saurabh Singh Chauhan

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  This is the copy of introduction of the book : Hammurabi, a ruler of ancient Babylon, left an indelible mark on history with his ground-breaking legal code that shaped civilizations for centuries. As we journey through the life and legacy of this remarkable figure. 
  2. Early Life and Rise to Power 
  Discover the origins of Hammurabi and how he climbed the ranks to become a powerful king. Explore the influences that shaped his early years and the events that set the stage for his reign. 
  3. Babylon: City of Legends 
  Step into the bustling heart of Mesopotamia, where the city of Babylon stood as a symbol of power and culture. Learn about its significance and the backdrop against which Hammurabi's story unfolds. 
  4. Hammurabi's Vision for Babylon 
  Delve into Hammurabi's aspirations for Babylon and how he sought to transform it into a thriving hub of civilization, governance, and innovation. 
  5. The Path to Kingship 
  Follow Hammurabi's journey to the throne, marked by challenges, alliances, and strategic decisions that paved the way for his rule. 
  6. Babylon's Golden Age 
  Witness the pinnacle of Babylon's prosperity under Hammurabi's rule, a period of flourishing arts, economy, and societal progress.

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  If You Wake at Midnight

  Andrew Marriott

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  This is the story of the greatest scandal inflicted on British servicemen and women in modern times: drug-induced violence and suicide – and an officer determined to find the truth. 
   
  It was supposed to be a wonder drug that would save the world from malaria. But soon after Lariam was brought to international markets in the late 1980s, users of this handy, once-a-week pill began to experience shocking side-effects. Yet over the coming decades, as the drug became implicated in ever-increasing acts of unexplained violence, homicide and suicide, the Ministry of Defence continued to force Lariam on tens, or perhaps hundreds, of thousands of unsuspecting people deployed to some of the world’s most dangerous places. 
   
  Enduring years of Lariam-induced nightmares, former soldier Andrew Marriott realised something was horribly wrong; not just with the drug itself but with the institutions responsible for its use and safety. So began a journey towards the truth, a truth that vested interests in the United Kingdom and around the globe were determined to conceal.

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  Before the Supreme Court - From...

  Lafcadio Hearn

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  Lafcadio Hearn was born on the 27th June 1850 on the Ionian isle of Levkás in Greece to a British Army officer and a Greek Mother. 
  His father, fearing for his career prospects at being married to a Greek Orthodox wife, sent them to Dublin whilst he continued to advance his career with further postings.  Life there was difficult for mother and son.  His father returned, wounded and traumatised, when Lafcadio was three.  He annulled the marriage and she remarried but had to give up care of Lafcadio to her sister-in law.   
  After brief periods for Catholic education in England and France he emigrated to Ohio in the United States when he was 19, taking on a series of casual jobs before embarking on a career as a journalist, publishing poems and essays in Cincinnati.  It was whilst here that he began a side-line in translating, starting with Gautier and Flaubert.  He married in 1874 to a 20 year old African-American woman in violation of Ohio's anti-miscegenation law.  The marriage soon failed. 
  In 1877 he relocated to New Orleans to write on a variety of themes before picking up a two year assignment from Harper’s to write in the West Indies, where he also wrote his first novel. 
  In 1890 Harper’s sent him to Japan.  Here he left journalism and took the remarkable decision to become a schoolteacher in the north of Japan.   Enraptured by the culture he was driven to explain it in various Western publications to those who had little, if any, knowledge of its culture.  Within the year he had fallen in love with, and married, a high-born Japanese lady, together they would have four children.   
  In 1895 he became a Japanese national and took the name Koizumi Yakumo, Koizumi being his wife’s family name. 
  The following few years, whilst a professor of Literature at the Imperial University of Japan, were his most creative and admired period.   
  Lafcadio Hearn died of heart failure on the 26th of September 1904, in Tokyo, Japan shortly before leaving to deliver a series of lectures at Cornell University in New York State.  He was 54.

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  Between the Sauce Stars and...

  Jr Lou Basenese

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  Between the Sauce, Stars and Heaven is a memoir flavored with faith, love, laughter, and loss—told by a man who survived 12 minutes of death and came back with a deeper purpose. 
  Raised in the tight-knit Italian-American town of Netcong, NJ, Lou Basenese shares unforgettable stories of his family—especially the wild uncles, devoted parents, and the son he lost too soon. Through meals, miracles, and moments of mischief, Lou paints a portrait of a community rooted in tradition but forever reaching toward grace. 
  Whether it’s his Uncle Angelo “pickpocketing” his dad during a porch visit, or Lou’s own journey from football captain to successful CEO, each chapter is layered with humor, heartbreak, and hard-won wisdom. 
  This audiobook invites listeners to laugh, cry, and reflect on the sacred power of family stories. A love letter to a fading way of life—and a reminder that some flavors and values never disappear.

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