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  Home Bird - a bittersweet and...

  Fran Hill

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  'This has all of Fran's trademark quick wit and black humour' Gráinne Murphy'Funny, warm and very moving' Lucinda Hawksley'Fran writes with such humour and humanity, it was an absolute tonic' Victoria Mackenzie 
  1979. Jackie Chadwick is 17 and living in a supported bedsit. She's still close to her foster parents and friends with (aka unofficial minder for) Amanda, their irresponsible daughter, but she’s enjoying her independence – until a fire leaves her temporarily homeless. Jackie’s dad, widower and recovering alcoholic Dave, has just been released from prison and sees this as his chance to make amends. He offers her his spare room – but can their relationship survive him going back on the booze and the arrival of his gin-loving lady friend and her errant son? As things go from bad to worse, Jackie has to decide how many chances you give someone who keeps letting you down. 
  Bittersweet and funny, Home Bird draws on Fran Hill's own experiences as a teenager in foster care. 
  'Deliciously nostalgic, brilliantly funny' Frances Quinn'I loved Home Bird. Fran drew me in to that world' Jane Ions'A jewel of a book. Fran Hill can do what other authors spend a lifetime trying to achieve: disarm you in a sentence' Deborah Jenkins'The story is ultimately upbeat… the lightness of touch has real depth' Anthony Ferner'Like a perfectly risen souffle made with dangerously volatile ingredients, Jackie’s story of dashed hopes, disappointment, optimism and resilience gripped me from the first line and wouldn’t let me go' Ruth Leigh'Filled with nostalgia and insightful humanity, the reader will laugh aloud and weep with emotion... a beautiful book' Linda Hill, The People's Friend'A treat for the reader... a brilliantly written novel' Anne Cater, Mature Times

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  The Greek Pantheon - Stories of...

  Julia Blacksmith

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  Greek mythology is a vast and intricate tapestry of gods, heroes, and monsters that have shaped the cultural and literary traditions of the Western world. These myths were more than just entertaining stories; they served as explanations for natural phenomena, religious rituals, and human behavior. Rooted in the beliefs of the ancient Greeks, these tales were passed down through oral tradition before being immortalized in works by poets such as Homer and Hesiod. The Greek pantheon, with its powerful deities and legendary figures, continues to fascinate and inspire, revealing deep insights into the values and worldview of an ancient civilization.  
    
  The origins of Greek mythology trace back to the primordial chaos, a vast emptiness from which the first deities emerged. Ancient poets described how the cosmos was formed, detailing the rise of the Titans, the overthrow of these primal beings, and the eventual reign of the Olympian gods. The Olympians, led by Zeus, established themselves as the dominant figures in Greek religious belief, residing on Mount Olympus and governing both the mortal and divine realms. Each deity had their own domain, personality, and influence, creating a dynamic and often volatile pantheon.  
    
  Beyond the gods, Greek mythology is filled with legendary heroes whose epic journeys and trials reflected human struggles, virtues, and flaws. Figures such as Heracles, Perseus, and Theseus embodied ideals of courage and resilience, overcoming formidable challenges with divine assistance or sheer determination. Their stories, filled with monsters, prophecies, and acts of heroism, became fundamental to Greek identity and moral instruction. 

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  17 Rules of Influence and Power...

  Ronald Gill

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  The Only 17 Rules to Change What People Think, Make Them Do What You Ask for and Become A Leader They Follow? 
  Persuasion Expert Ronald Gill Finally Reveals His Secrets… 
  In an age where persuasion is key and influence could be the difference between success and obscurity, Ronald Gill uncovers the greatest strokes of human psychology and leadership in his groundbreaking new book, "17 Rules of Influence and Power." 
  Gill pulls a curtain on the fragile dance of human interactions, revealing the subtle nuances and potent strategies that impact our perceptions, decisions, and relationships. This guide provides an extensive array of methods and timeless concepts, whether you're navigating the complicated webs of corporate politics, want to get an advantage in your personal relationships, or simply want to have the ability to use words and your body to change the direction of your own life. 
  "17 Rules of Influence and Power" is more than just a book about persuasion and influence. It's perhaps the only resource a person might need to master the secrets of building relationships with anyone they want, changing the thoughts and behaviour of others, and understanding human psychology on a deep level. 
  Are you ready to increase your influence, command respect, and direct your own destiny?  
  Please don't put it off any longer. Equip yourself with the knowledge you need to lead, inspire, and transform others. 
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  Overcoming Anxiety: Strategies...

  Sarah Bennett

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  In these turbulent times, "Overcoming Anxiety: Strategies for Finding Calm in Turbulent Times: Empowering Techniques to Manage Stress and Restore Balance." will prove an invaluable resource for those suffering from anxiety or desiring to help others find their way toward mental health. This book acts as a lifesaver in the overwhelming world through appropriate tools that allow one to manage stress, regain control, and find balance within oneself. 
  The first part of the book tries to define what anxiety is, thus discussing its causes, signs, and effects on the body and mind. Understanding anxiety is the first step to conquering it, and this book gives one the knowledge and skills to find personal stressors and patterns that increase anxiety. 
  It then goes on to detail various empowering techniques to overcome the psychology and physiology of anxiety. The benefits of the practice of mindfulness, breathing, CBT techniques, and lifestyle adjustments are brought out to the readers, which will keep a person tranquil and resilient in the long run. Each chapter is well set in giving the readers practical, realistic tips that can be done practically every day and quite easily adapted into their lives to set up a routine for lasting benefit toward mental health. 
  More than a manual on how to keep one's cool in times of crisis, "Overcoming Anxiety: Strategies for Finding Calm in Turbulent Times" equips people with the money to help them live more tranquil, well-balanced lives and shows them how to stand up against obstacles.

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  My Life in the News - From...

  Michael Clayton

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  Journalist and Editor Michael Clayton worked his way up from local newspapers to BBC war correspondent, with radio and magazine experience inbetween.   
  From the sharp end of the action in Vietnam, to the violence of the Troubles in Belfast and the tragedy of the East Pakistan revolt, Clayton    is well placed to compare the varying challenges of journalism on different media platforms.   
  The rivalry between the BBC and ITV, the bravery of war cameramen, dealing on assignment with corrupt officials, the TV preference for close-to-the action film as opposed to insightful reports of the effects of conflict: Clayton has experienced it all over a 70-year career.
  His insights into the ethos of the BBC, the colourful characters he reported and filmed alongside, and his resulting views of humanity, war and crime – Clayton's autobiography in journalism is honest, wry and full of insight.   

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  Trip to Russia

  Stefan Zweig

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  "What journey within our immediate world today would be remotely as interesting, enchanting, instructive and exciting as that to Russia? While our Europe, and especially the capitals, are subject to the inexorably contemporary process of mutual assimilation and resemblance, Russia remains utterly unparalleled." Stephen Zweig, 1928. After Stefan Zweig's bourgeois world collapsed with the First World War, he went searching for alternative forms of society, which culminated in a journey through the at that time still young Soviet Union. His perceptions and impressions during the trip remained ambivalent and moved between the generally prevailing glorification of the USSR by parts of the Western European intelligentsia and the harsh reality of life among the population. Stefan Zweig's non-political trip to the USSR is probably one of the most extraordinary travelogues of the 1920s and appears today almost 90 years later as a kaleidoscope into a past that is once again up-to-date.

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