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  New Zealand - A History of the...

  Lillian Brooks

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  New Zealand, known as Aotearoa in Māori, is a land rich in history and cultural significance. Located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, this island nation is renowned not only for its stunning landscapes but also for the diverse stories that have shaped its identity. The history of New Zealand is marked by the migration of its first inhabitants, the Māori, and the later arrival of Europeans, both of whom have contributed to the country’s unique social and cultural fabric. 
  The Māori people, the first to settle the islands, arrived from eastern Polynesia between the 9th and 13th centuries. Their journey to New Zealand is a story of exploration, resilience, and connection to the land. The Māori developed a sophisticated society with rich traditions, strong spiritual beliefs, and a deep connection to the natural world. Their oral histories, cultural practices, and the Māori language (Te Reo Māori) continue to shape the nation’s identity to this day. 
  The arrival of Europeans in the 17th century, particularly the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman and later Captain James Cook, marked the beginning of profound change for the Māori and the land itself. European settlers, driven by the promise of economic opportunities, eventually established colonies in the 19th century. This period saw the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, an agreement that aimed to establish a partnership between the Māori and the British Crown. Despite its noble intentions, the treaty's implementation and interpretation have been subjects of contention and legal battles for decades, particularly regarding Māori land rights.

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  About Face - Finding Peace...

  Bethany Barnett

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  Every life has its defining moment, an experience that changes everything. For three Irish military veterans - John, Ger and Kevin - that moment continues to echo through their lives. An explosion. A vow. A chance decision. Now each must live with the fallout from his actions. There is no going back and no rewriting the past. But there is another decision to make, and there is a prayer to pray. A man can set a different course and continue his life with a fresh purpose. Anyone who has served will recognize these stories of heartache and happiness, troubles and blessings. In About Face, three extraordinary veterans share their experiences and offer us something more: an invitation to take the next step, encouragement to look for the next defining moment.

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  The Great Philosophers - From...

  Jeremy Stangroom, James Garvey

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  Philosophy has been underway for more than 2,000 years. The Great Philosophers traces the biggest and most influential thoughts in philosophy's long stride through history, beginning with the ancient Greeks and early Romans, the first philosophical thinkers in the West, to whom much is owed. 
   
  How their concerns became the concerns of those who followed is clearly laid out, as is the way their answers shaped what we now recognize as philosophy. The medieval philosophers are also represented, combining their religious concerns with ancient thought and carrying it into the Renaissance. The modern era, the explosion of philosophy sparked by Descartes, is well represented here too. Founders and representatives of both rationalist and empiricist schools make an appearance, as do philosophy's skeptics with their often-darker conclusions. 
   
  Philosophy's long walk continues, and you will find here the thoughts which make its contemporary form what it is, and perhaps what it is on the way to becoming. Philosophy is very much still underway, and The Great Philosophers pays regard to both the discipline as it is practiced now and to the history which made contemporary philosophy possible.

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  The Silent Warriors - How Spies...

  Avery Ramsey

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  History is not just made on battlefields—it is written in whispers, coded messages, and the silent betrayals of spies. From World War II resistance fighters to Cold War double agents, the greatest conflicts of the modern era were fought not only with guns and tanks, but with secrets, deception, and intelligence warfare. 
  The Silent Warriors takes you deep into the world of espionage, covert missions, and psychological warfare, uncovering the real-life stories of the spies, saboteurs, and secret operatives who changed history—often without the world ever knowing their names. 
  Inside This Thrilling Book, You’ll Discover: 
  •	The Unbreakable Code of the Windtalkers – How Native American soldiers helped secure victory in WWII with a language no enemy could decipher. 
  •	Virginia Hall: The Woman the Nazis Feared Most – The incredible story of an American spy with a wooden leg who built one of the most dangerous resistance networks in occupied France. 
  •	Aldrich Ames: The CIA Officer Who Sold His Soul – How one man’s greed led to the deaths of countless U.S. operatives and nearly collapsed American intelligence during the Cold War. 
  •	The Ultimate Double Agent, James Armistead Lafayette – The enslaved man who infiltrated the British army and helped George Washington win the Revolutionary War. 
  •	The Secret Propaganda War – How the CIA and KGB waged a silent battle to control the media, literature, and even art to shape global perception. 
  •	Modern Espionage Exposed – How spies like Anna Chapman and Russian deep-cover agents have adapted espionage for the 21st century. 
  If you love true espionage, untold history, and the thrill of secrets finally revealed, The Silent Warriors is your ultimate guide to the spies, lies, and secret battles that shaped the world. 
  Perfect for fans of real-life spy stories, military history, and intelligence warfare.

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  Suddenly Single at Sixty

  Jo Peck

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  Dumped by her husband of twenty-five years, Jo Peck—smart, successful and sixty—is totally floored. 
  There’s the complete bombshell of the news, the cliché of a younger woman—a much younger woman—there’s the disappointment of cancelled retirement travel plans, and there’s the foundation-rocking loss of her sense of identity—if she’s no longer Rex’s wife, who the hell is she? 
  She’s lost and angry and hurt and confused. 
  But not for long! 
  There’s the comfort and support of excellent friends and newly forged connections with extended family, there’s therapy. And there’s internet dating. 
  This inspiring, witty and at times hilarious memoir tells the story of the road from shock and despair to an unexpected new life, of friendship, romance and racy sex—proof that being suddenly single at sixty is not the end, it’s an opportunity for a fabulous new beginning.

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  Sol's Texaco

  Anthony Nesci

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  Sol’s Texaco is  a moving memoir set in the Italian-American neighbourhood of Larchmont, an affluent New York City suburb, in the early 1960s. Through the eyes of Tony, a young boy growing up in a close-knit community, the story revolves around a local gas station, Sol’s Texaco, which becomes a central hub of life lessons, adventures, and the awakening of a young 
  boy to the realities of the world around him.
   
  Through vivid anecdotes, Tony shares his experiences of friendship, baseball, and the trials of youth under the mentorship of Sol, the gas station owner, and Linroy, who both set Tony right when it came to racism and made a man out of him. The memoir beautifully captures the essence of childhood, the struggles of fitting in, and the importance of tolerance and community spirit. Raised in shadow of Italian mobsters, this book delves into the ingrained racial prejudices of the time, showing how these are often imparted in early childhood by those closest to us, but 
  also offers a message of hope and responsibility: even those shaped by such a situation can rise above it and become mentors, helping to create a more just and understanding world.
   
  As Tony navigates the complexities of racial and cultural differences, he dreams of escape and self-discovery, his path intertwined with music and the allure of distant Australia. Sol’s Texaco is more than just a story about a boy and a gas station; it’s a heartfelt journey through the formative years of a young life, shaped by the people and places that leave an indelible mark on one's identity.

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