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  Prairie Man - My Little House...

  Dean Butler

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  An illuminating, insider's journey through the world of Little House on the Prairie and beyond, from Dean Butler, who starred as Almanzo Wilder on the iconic show still beloved by millions of fans as it reaches its fiftieth anniversary. 
   
   
   
  Cast just before his twenty-third birthday, Dean Butler joined Little House on the Prairie halfway through its run, gaining instant celebrity and fans' enduring affection. Now, with wit and candor, Butler recounts his passage through the Prairie, sharing stories and anecdotes of the remarkable cast who were his on-screen family. But that was merely the beginning of a diverse career that includes Broadway runs and roles on two other classic shows—Moondoggie in The New Gidget and Buffy's ne'er-do-well father, Hank, in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Coming of age during a golden era of entertainment, Butler has evolved along with it, and today enjoys success and fulfillment as a director and producer—notably of NBC Golf's Feherty—while remaining deeply loyal to Little House. 
   
   
   
  The warmth, heart, and decency that fans of Laura and Almanzo fell in love with on Little House echo through this uplifting memoir, a story, in Butler's words, about "good luck, good television, and the very good—if gloriously imperfect—people who made it so."

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  Immortal An - From their pens to...

  Sidney Benson Thorp

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  The bookshelves of British literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors.  From these Isles their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure.  Among them is Sidney Benson Thorp.

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  Uncommon Valor on Iwo Jima - The...

  James H Hallas

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  The epic Battle of Iwo Jima is recounted through the stories of twenty-eight American soldiers who showed uncommon valor during one of WWII’s most bitter conflicts. When the smoke cleared on Iwo Jima in March of 1945, nineteen-thousand American Marines had been wounded and seven-thousand were dead, a casualty rate of nearly thirty-nine percent. Lasting over a month, Iwo was the Marines’ bloodiest battle of the Second World War and the only Pacific battle in which a U.S. landing force suffered more casualties than it inflicted. It was also the most highly decorated single engagement in Marine Corps history.  This volume captures the bravery of those who fought in that epic battle through the stories of twenty-two Marines and five Navy personnel who received the Medal of Honor in recognition of their gallantry under fire.

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  The Gospel of the Hold Steady -...

  Michael Hann, The Hold Steady

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  On January 22, 2003, four men stepped onto a stage in Brooklyn and did something no one else was doing at that time, in that place. They played rock 'n' roll: old-fashioned rock 'n' roll with skyscraping riffs and sloppy solos, topped with extraordinary lyrics about an out-of-focus America, blurred by pills and powders, of crime and fear and desperation and redemption. Twenty years later, The Hold Steady are one of America's most beloved rock bands, famed for live shows that turn unbelievers into converts and for a catalog filled with some of the most exciting yet poetic music of the twenty-first century. To mark those twenty years, The Hold Steady tell their full story. An oral history, based on interviews with everyone who has played in the band, and those who have worked with them over the course of their career, The Gospel of the Hold Steady addresses all the triumphs and setbacks of The Hold Steady's career in the band's own words?from high times to near deaths, from the brink of splitting to their current renaissance. The Gospel of The Hold Steady is completed by essays about America's greatest bar band by writers Rob Sheffield, Laura Barton, Isaac Fitzgerald, and Michael Hann, as well as the thoughts and memories of The Unified Scene?the fans who have helped define the band's identity over the years. This is a book for anyone who understands that the magic of rock 'n' roll happens on a stage in a small room with voices raised from the crowd.

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  Hip Hop & Hope - One woman's...

  Romi Grossberg

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  Part memoir, part history, part travelogue, this is the inspirational story of one woman’s journey in Cambodia.  
  When Romi Grossberg decided, at thirty-five, to give up her job as a social worker in Australia for a two-year contract in the slums of Cambodia, she could never have imagined that the experience would change her life forever. 
  Hip Hop & Hope is part memoir, part history, part travelogue, and completely engaging. Its portrait of Phnom Penh is complicated and indelible. Its story of work in an NGO is inspirational. At this hip hop youth centre, Romi evolves from a frightened burrung to a respected manager who knows the words, the tunes, and the moves. 
  This is the story of trust and friendship, faith, and belief in oneself even when the world is against you. NGO's founder KK, Romi, and their kids forge unbreakable bonds and eventually breakdance their way onto the TEDx stage and to sold-out performances in Australia. 
  Hip Hop & Hope will make you laugh and cry as Romi shares with brutal honesty the highs and lows of life for the forgotten in Cambodia. 
  'A must read for those believing in hope and making a difference in the world we live.' PRINCESS SOMA NORODOM OF CAMBODIA 
  'A powerful heartfelt memoir.' AKILL TALIB of Jurassic 5 
  'Rich with character, incident, and insight, Hip Hop & Hope is a hugely compelling read. It made me laugh, cry, and dance as I tore through its pages.' TIM TOMLINSON, Director of New York Writers Workshop 
  'A delight to read, full of tragedies and triumphs that will make you cry but leave you feeling optimistic, as lived by real people you will fall in love with as you read.' J A I M E G I L L, Multi-award winning writer 
  'Fierce, full flight and full of love and courage... Grossberg shares their extraordinary story.' DR SALLY BREEN, Author and Associate Professor in Creative Writing, Griffith University

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  The Book of Baruch - Timeless...

  Attributed to Baruch ben Neriah

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  How do we hold onto faith in the face of adversity? What can we learn from the wisdom of the ancients about repentance, hope, and redemption? 
  The Book of Baruch is a deeply moving and spiritually rich text attributed to Baruch ben Neriah, the loyal scribe of the prophet Jeremiah. Written during the Jewish exile in Babylon, this powerful work reflects on the sorrow of displacement, the call to repentance, and the unshakable hope in God’s mercy and restoration. 
  Now presented in a clear, modern translation, this edition makes Baruch’s timeless message accessible and inspiring for today’s listener. 
  What you'll discover inside:A Call to Repentance and Renewal – Baruch’s heartfelt prayers and appeals to return to GodLessons on Hope and Perseverance – A people’s steadfast faith in the midst of suffering and exileProphetic Wisdom for Modern Times – Ancient truths that offer guidance in today’s spiritual journeyA Deeper Connection to Sacred History – Insight into the Jewish experience during exile and the promise of restoration 
  Whether you’re seeking spiritual encouragement, historical perspective, or a deeper understanding of divine love, The Book of Baruch offers comfort, wisdom, and hope. 
  Begin your journey today—and discover the redemptive power of faith in one of the Bible’s most overlooked yet powerful texts.

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