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  Lady Barker in New Zealand

  Mary Anne Barker, Amberley Ember

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  ***NEW ZEALAND’S LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE*** 
  Two New Zealand Classics—now available with an introduction by Amberley Ember. 
  The year is 1865. 34-year-old Annie, freshly married, sets sail for New Zealand where she will serve as a helpmeet for her second husband, Fred. They live in Christchurch until they can build their house in the sheep-farming Canterbury High Country. Soon, Lady Annie Barker is tending to dogs and chickens, learning how to boil potatoes and galloping side-saddle on her horse through the fresh, miasma-free air. Just when the newlyweds begin to feel settled, they are caught in a great snowstorm, and swindled in a land deal. 
  This is two books in one: Station Life in New Zealand (1870) and Station Amusements (1873).

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  Generals and Admirals of the...

  James Webb

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  "... a work of exceptional scholarship that stands as a testament to the exhaustive nature of historical research." — War History Network
  
  This three-volume set offers concise biographical information for over five thousand generals and admirals of the Third Reich. It covers all branches of service, ordered alphabetically and provides a brief, though scholarly, overview of each individual, including personal details and dates for all attachments to unit, and medals awarded, offering a readily accessible go-to reference work for all World War II researchers and historians.
  
  In addition to the biographic information, each volume includes extensive appendices.
  
  The books are packed with information on these senior officers of the Third Reich, many of whom are little documented in the English language.

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  My Name is Philippa - A memoir...

  Philippa Ryder

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  In 'My Name is Philippa,' prepare to be moved by a powerful story of love, transformation, and resilience. Katherine E. Zappone explains, This is primarily a love story. Philippa Ryder's journey to embracing her true self as a transgender woman has left an indelible mark on Irish culture. Growing up as a boy in the 1960s, she felt out of place, drawn to dressing in her sister's and later her wife's clothes. It wasn't until the 1990s that she discovered she wasn't alone in these feelings. Navigating the challenging path of transitioning from male to female, 'My Name is Philippa' tells an extraordinary tale of love, understanding, and the unwavering support of a family who stayed united as Philippa transformed from husband and father to wife and mother. In this heartfelt account, Philippa addresses many questions about what it means to be transgender, detailing the physical and emotional aspects of transition. Her story contributes to the global pursuit of freedom and empowerment for all individuals, regardless of gender identity. Through her honesty, courage, and perseverance, Philippa breaks the silence and encourages others to find their joy by embracing their authentic selves. This audiobook is a valuable resource for the transgender community, their allies, and anyone questioning their gender identity, as well as parents of transgender children and those seeking to learn more about transgender issues. Additionally, it offers insights for professionals in the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion sectors, Employee Resource Groups across corporate and public sectors, and health and social service personnel.

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  Where It Hurts - Dispatches from...

  Rita Charon

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  Candid literary accounts by doctors, nurses, and other healers shed light on the intense challenges and triumphs of medical life, reflecting the resilience, ingenuity, and compassion they use to get by. 
   
  In Where It Hurts, more than 60 doctors, nurses, therapists, EMTs, patient advocates, and other medical professionals offer a window into the space between health and illness, life and death as they share stories of difficult patients, life-changing diagnoses, their own failures, and the successes that make everything worth it. What they feel, we feel, in highly relatable, beautifully written essays, poems, and short stories that are by turns conversational, urgent, plain-spoken, spare, poetic, heart-rending, and heart-mending. 
  A doctor shares the do-or-die pep talk she gives herself when intubating a young patient. A nurse contemplates how to act when tending to a woman accused of murder. A GI fellow serves up an unorthodox “cure” for an ER regular with a proclivity for fajitas. An intensive care physician recalls the surreal early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. A therapist carts a box of police reports, abandoned by a long-ago patient, to yet another new office. 
   
  Anger, shame, panic, loneliness, love, hate, wonder, joy: They’re all part of a day’s work. As the authors of each piece unpack the highs and lows of their vocation, they teach us what it means to empathize deeply, to live fully, and to be human.

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  May the Road Rise to Meet You -...

  Jennifer Deibel

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  Blends the Beauty of Classic Irish Blessings with Biblical Wisdom 
  · 31-day devotional that will help you deepen your faith, strengthen your heart, draw closer to God 
  · Unique combination of Irish blessings, biblical wisdom, and practical application 
  · Author lived and worked in Ireland and is known for her thoroughly researched novels rich in Irish history 
   
  Whether or not one has any personal connection to Ireland via ancestry or travel, it is hard to deny the pull that magical island has on our hearts. The Irish seem to possess a peculiar ability to put just the right words to any situation, as evidenced by the long and cherished tradition of Irish blessings. And perhaps no one is better equipped to draw out the spiritual truths and personal application of those blessings than award-winning novelist Jennifer Deibel. 
   
  With her years living and exploring Ireland always on her heart, and after authoring several works of fiction set on the Emerald Isle, Jennifer invites you on a 31-day journey to deepen your faith. Both well-known and more obscure, these inspiring reflections on Irish blessings will strengthen your heart and draw you closer to God's grace. Each day includes a blessing, Scripture verses, a devotional reflection that connects to the theme of the blessing, and suggestions for practical application and prayer. 
   
  Brimming with warmth and wisdom, this unique devotional makes the perfect gift for anyone with Irish roots, a love of Irish culture, or a desire for a more robust faith and a lighter spirit.

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  A Man Who Knew How to Forgive -...

  Francesc Faus

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  Forgiving is no easy task: in fact, it may be the most difficult endeavor one can undertake. St. Josemaría Escrivá, the founder of Opus Dei, said, “I didn’t need to learn how to forgive, because God has taught me how to love.” Still, even this saint struggled with the trying task of forgiving. This collection of anecdotes from his life explores his experiences in offering and accepting forgiveness. 
  Life as a priest in the midst of the violent Spanish Civil War offered St. Josemaría countless opportunities to practice forgiveness. Owing to an attitude of prayer, mortification, and total confidence in God, he was as immediate and resolute in forgiving in dramatic situations as he was in the ordinary circumstances of everyday life. He knew when a situation necessitated silence, and was always prompt in offering an apology when he found himself in the wrong. Readers will find themselves equally amazed and humbled by the gentle charity that contributed to Josemaría’s sainthood. 
  In addition to anecdotes from St. Josemaría Escrivá's life, this powerful introduction to forgiveness includes a biography of St. Josemaría, an explanation of the message of Opus Dei, excerpts from Pope John Paul II at the canonization of St. Josemaría and Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger (later Pope Benedict XVI) at the beatification of Josemaría Escrivá, as well as resources for further information in print and online. 

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