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  Five Coimbra Poets

  Dinis Dom, Sá de Miranda, Antero...

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  Five Coimbra Poets takes historical contingency—the accident—as a pretext that would seem to unify profoundly different poetical voices from diverse centuries. Its chronological range is ample, starting in late medieval Portugal with Dom Dinis and ending with Fernando Assis Pacheco in the last half of the 20th century. To this historical contingency a contingency of choices is added—an accident of choices. A dual opportunity, a dual purpose: firstly, to bring together certain poets who were either born or lived in Coimbra and who were touched in a way—more or less asymmetrically, more or less explicitly—by the city, by the surrounding countryside and the region; secondly, to offer up poets and poems, some more canonical than others, whose occasion here reflects a personal and subjective choice that is tailored towards both initiation and concision.
  Dom Dinis and Sá de Miranda are joined by the two 19th century poets who most marked the memory of literature which the city keeps alive and which the poems themselves keep alive of the city. Both Antero de Quental and Camilo Pessanha are, in this sense, crucial. The lyrical intensity of landscape and cityscape is alive as well in Fernando Assis Pacheco, who perhaps wrote the most penetrating and moving poems about Coimbra and its worlds, which were those of his childhood, adolescence and early manhood.

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  How to Be a Man (Whatever That...

  James Breakwell

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  There's no wrong way to be a woman. There are countless wrong ways to be a man. 
   
   
   
  James Breakwell should know. He's tried just about all of them. Journalism. Pig ownership. Felony lawn gnome theft. Whatever masculinity is supposed to be, this can't be it. But can you really fail at something no one can quite define? Apparently. 
   
   
   
  Now, in a series of funny, sharply observed, and occasionally poignant essays, everyone's favorite internet-famous father of four daughters lays down a lifetime of lessons in what it means to be a man. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll wonder what really happened to those creepy lawn gnomes on that deserted country road. (Spoiler alert: They're right behind you.) 
   
   
   
  If you ever wanted to know how to fail at altruism, dodge the priesthood, and stumble your way into unexpected wisdom, this book is for you. 
   
   
   
  How to Be a Man (Whatever that Means) presents a vision of manhood that looks very different from what you'll see on TV. And that's a good thing. Probably.

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  The Unbearable Loss of a Pet -...

  Emily Freamer

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  Are you struggling to cope with the loss of your beloved pet? Look no further. The Unbearable Loss of a Pet, by Emily Freamer is your compassionate guide to help you find solace, healing, and renewal from your grief. 
  Drawing from personal experiences and other pet owners who have walked this path, Emily Freamer takes you on a transformative journey through the stages of grief. This book gently guides you from anguish to healing. 
  With each chapter, Emily Freamer provides invaluable insights and practical advice for you to: 
  ●    Find a renewed sense of hope and purpose. 
  ●    Navigate the emotional landscape of pet loss. 
  ●    Honor the unbreakable bond you shared with your pet 
  ●    Find comfort in the memories that will forever live in your heart. 
  This book goes beyond mere consolation. It delves into the complexities of pet loss, addressing the unique challenges that arise when dealing with a sick pet, the sudden loss of a young companion, or the overwhelming grief that can accompany the death of a new pet. 
  Whether you're coping with changes and transitions, learning to nurture your own needs, or supporting children through the grief of pet loss, Emily Freamer provides invaluable advice and strategies to help you find your footing. 
  Order The Unbearable Loss of a Pet and embark on a journey toward finding meaning and gratitude after pet loss. Embrace new beginnings and move forward with a heart full of love and appreciation for the profound lessons your pet taught you with the help of this compassionate and introspective guide. 
   

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  Short-Term Wins and Long-Term...

  Dana K. White

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  An original audio series featuring brand new content from decluttering expert Dana K. White. 
  Do you wish a decluttering expert could come alongside you to help tackle specific roadblocks that always derail your decluttering journey? Dana K. White, self-proclaimed recovering slob and author of Organizing for the Rest of Us, is here to help with her audio original series, Decluttering Deep Dives. 
  Each installment of Decluttering Deep Dives covers a frequent problem that Dana hears about from her readers. Featuring Dana’s signature light-hearted voice and approachable tactics, Short-Term Wins and Long-Term Success dives into these common struggles:Strategizing for long-term decluttering successNever feeling successful at creating the home you wantSetting goals that work for the real youLosing energy before you finish your decluttering projects 
    
  Fans of Dana’s podcast, A Slob Comes Clean, will love Dana’s in-depth conversation filled with workable solutions for you to make your space the peaceful, organized home you need and want.

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  We're All in This Together - So...

  Tom Papa

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  This program is read by the author."In 37 short essays comedian Tom Papa reminds listeners that life's absurdities are here to stay and that everyone is doing the best they can. His tone and delivery are comforting, heartwarming, even therapeutic."- AudioFile Stand-up is all well and good, but observational humor that’s funny and warm may work best in books.  And Tom Papa, whose loyal audiences are packed with “date night” couples of all ages, has perfected the form. In We're All In This Together, Papa’s thirty-seven short essays tackle these universal American topics, among others:–Love for Your First Car (“To Buy or Lease”)–The Truth about Personal Hygiene (“How You Know When It’s Time to Go”)–Date Nights (“Will You Go Out with Me?”)–Unfamiliar Hotel Rooms (“Why Nothing Works”)–Pets (“Cats–Ancient Menace”)–Drinking (“There’s no Cure for a Hangover”)–Ducking your Family, even Though you Love Them (“The Lesson of Mark Twain’s Cigars”)Tom Papa’s books make readers laugh, but–crucially–feel better about themselves while doing it.  And while there’s thematic overlap with Papa’s stand-up, with a couple of exceptions, all the writing here is fresh for our book.A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.

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  The Art of Getting Lost

  Reece Davis

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  In an age where every destination is pinned, reviewed, and photographed, what does it mean to truly get lost? 
  In The Art of Getting Lost, acclaimed travel writer Reece Davis invites readers to step off the grid and wander into the unknown — not to escape, but to rediscover the joy of uncertainty. Through journeys across hidden trails, unmarked villages, and moments of profound stillness, Davis explores how losing our way can bring us closer to the world, and to ourselves. 
  Part memoir, part meditation, this book celebrates the beauty of disorientation — the quiet thrill of discovery when plans unravel, maps blur, and wonder takes the lead. 
  Wise, lyrical, and deeply human, The Art of Getting Lost reminds us that sometimes the greatest adventures begin the moment we stop knowing where we are.

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