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  The Essays: Counsels Civil and...

  Francis Bacon

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  The Essays or Counsels, Civil and Moral is a collection of essays written by Francis Bacon. They cover topics drawn from both public and private life. In each case the essays cover topics systematically from a number of different angles, weighing one argument against another. The Essays are written in a wide range of styles, from the plain and unadorned to the epigrammatic.  Contents: 
  Of Truth 
  Of Death 
  Of Unity In Religion 
  Of Revenge 
  Of Adversity 
  Of Simulation And Dissimulation 
  Of Parents And Children 
  Of Marriage And Single Life 
  Of Envy 
  Of Love 
  Of Great Place 
  Of Boldness 
  Of Goodness and Goodness Of Nature 
  Of Nobility 
  Of Seditions And Troubles 
  Of Atheism 
  Of Superstition 
  Of Travel 
  Of Empire 
  Of Counsel 
  Of Delays 
  Of Cunning 
  Of Wisdom For A Man's Self 
  Of Innovations 
  Of Dispatch 
  Of Seeming Wise 
  Of Friendship 
  Of Expense 
  Of the True Greatness Of Kingdoms And Estates 
  Of Regiment Of Health 
  Of Suspicion 
  Of Discourse 
  Of Plantations 
  Of Riches 
  Of Prophecies 
  Of Ambition 
  Of Masques And Triumphs 
  Of Nature In Men 
  Of Custom And Education 
  Of Fortune 
  Of Usury 
  Of Youth And Age 
  Of Beauty 
  Of Deformity 
  Of Building 
  Of Gardens 
  Of Negotiating 
  Of Followers And Friends 
  Of Suitors 
  Of Studies 
  Of Faction 
  Of Ceremonies, And Respects 
  Of Praise 
  Of Vain-glory 
  Of Honor And Reputation 
  Of Judicature 
  Of Anger 
  Of Vicissitude Of Things 
  Of Fame

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  Amazing Aviators: A2-B1 (Collins...

  F. H. Cornish, Fiona MacKenzie

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  The inspiring stories of 5 people who changed history. 
  Contents: 
  Joseph-Michel Montgolfier, who helped humans to fly 
  Louis Blériot, the first person to cross the sea in an aeroplane 
  Charles Lindbergh, first to cross the Atlantic alone 
  Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly alone across the Atlantic 
  Amy Johnson, the British woman who broke flying records 
  BRITISH ENGLISH 
  Word count: 9,498 
  Headword count: 906 
  PLUS: visit www.collinselt.com/readers for videos, teacher resources and self-study materials. 
  This book is Level 2 in the Collins ELT Readers series. 
  Level 2 is equivalent to CEF level A2–B1. 
  About the Amazing People series: 
  A unique opportunity for learners of English to read about the exceptional lives and incredible abilities of some of the most insightful people the world has seen. 
  Each book contains five or six short stories, told by the characters themselves, as if in their own words. The stories explain the most significant parts of each character’s life, giving an insight into how they came to be such an important historic figure. 
  After each story, a timeline presents the most major events in their life in a clear and succinct fashion. The timeline is ideal for checking comprehension or as a basis for project work or further research. 
  Created in association with The Amazing People Club. 
  About Collins ELT Readers: 
  Collins ELT Readers are divided into four levels: 
  Level 1 – elementary (A2) 
  Level 2 – pre-intermediate (A2–B1) 
  Level 3 – intermediate (B1) 
  Level 4 – upper intermediate (B2) 
  Each level is carefully graded to ensure that the learner both enjoys and benefits from their reading experience.

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  I Am Amy Dunne - A Very Private...

  Amy Dunne, Orla O'Donnell

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  In 2007, Amy Dunne was barely seventeen years old and pregnant with a baby girl who had anencephaly, meaning the baby was certain to die before or at birth.
  Amy, who was temporarily in the care of the HSE, told a social worker about her plan to travel for a termination. Although she was supported by her family and by the baby's father, she was told by the HSE that it would not be possible for her to travel, so Amy had to fight her case in the High Court. Her private tragedy quickly became an extremely public story.
  Now in her thirties, with the Eighth Amendment repealed, Amy reflects on the culture of shame that she and many other Irish women lived through. I am Amy Dunne is ultimately a story of enormous resilience and power.

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  Murder Misadventure and...

  Dr Catie Gilchrist

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  Murder, manslaughter, suicide, mishap - the very public business of determining death in colonial Sydney. 
   Murder in colonial Sydney was a surprisingly rare occurrence, so when it did happen it caused a great sensation. People flocked to the scene of the crime, to the coroner's court and to the criminal courts to catch a glimpse of the accused. 
    
  Most of us today rarely see a dead body. In nineteenth century Sydney, when health was precarious and workplaces and the busy city streets were often dangerous, witnessing a death was rather common. And any death that was sudden or suspicious would be investigated by the coroner.  
  Henry Shiell was the Sydney City Coroner from 1866 to 1889. In the course of his unusually long career he delved into the lives, loves, crimes, homes and workplaces of colonial Sydneysiders. He learnt of envies, infidelities, passions, and loyalties, and just how short, sad and violent some lives were. But his court was also, at times, instrumental in calling for new laws and regulations to make life safer. 
    
  Catie Gilchrist explores the nineteenth century city as a precarious place of bustling streets and rowdy hotels, harbourside wharves and dangerous industries. With few safety regulations, the colourful city was also a place of frequent inquests, silent morgues and solemn graveyards. This is the story of life and death in colonial Sydney. 
    
  PRAISE 
    
    
  'Catie Gilchrist draws back the veil on death in nineteenth-century Sydney to reveal life - ordinary, tragic and hopeful' David Hunt, author of Girt and True Girt

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  Trading Paces - From Rat Race to...

  Michael Kelly

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  Does this ring any bells? Mortgaged to the hilt, rising at 5.30 to commute across three counties to jobs in Dublin, fed-up, bleary-eyed and only in your thirties?Michael Kelly and his wife were classic Celtic Cubs. Then they simplified, down-sized, opted out. Now they live happily in a leaky cottage in Dunmore East, their ties with the capital severed and their careers as corporate drones abandoned.
  They grow vegetables and rear an ever-expanding coterie of animals: laying hens, a cock named Roger and pigs called Charlotte and Wilbur. And they don't hate Mondays anymore!
  This is an extremely humorous, thought provoking account of one couple's discovery that there is an alternative to the consumer driven lifestyle.
  As Michael Kelly describes the hilarious hazards of rural life as well as the advantages, he demonstrates how one brave decision can transform your life.
  A funny and inspiring account of the ups and downs of letting go of the Tiger.
  You can see Michael talking about the changes he has made to his life here (courtesy TV3):
  
  You can also read about Michael's continuing adventures with rural life on his website www.michaelkelly.ie.

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  JJ's Journey - A Story of Heroes...

  Tracy Calhoun, JJ

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  It was 2014 at Samaritan Evergreen Hospice House in Oregon, and a ninety-year-old woman in a coma had been totally unresponsive for several days. The woman had no family or friends, and the staff expected she would pass very soon. Tracy, one of the nurses, went in to sit by her side during these final hours. While she was there, her dog, JJ, a staff "therapist," came to join her and hopped up on the bed. JJ snuggled up next to the elderly woman and nuzzled the woman's hand with her snout. And, the woman began stroking JJ's face. Somehow, JJ had reached her, wherever the woman was. Tracy was touched and quickly recorded it on her phone. In August 2015, that video went viral and has been seen tens of millions of times.JJ's Journey is a heartwarming memoir of a nurse and her dog, and their combined efforts to bring peace and consolation to humans in times of crisis and grief. We learn about the work done at the hospice house and the different kinds of work a therapy dog does both inside and outside of hospitals. Rich with informative detail, we also learn the intricacies of training animals for this work, the complexities of recognizing whether the dog has the right personality, and how to engage their supportive spirit.

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