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  Scram! - The Gripping First-hand...

  Harry Benson

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  *40th anniversary audio edition* 
  In April 1982 Harry Benson was a 21 year-old Royal Navy commando helicopter pilot, fresh out of training and one of the youngest helicopter pilots to serve in the Falklands War. These pilots, nicknamed 'junglies', flew most of the land-based missions in the Falklands in their Sea King and Wessex helicopters. Much of what happened in the war -- the politics, task force ships, Sea Harriers, landings, Paras and Marines -- is well-known and documented. But almost nothing is known of the young commando helicopter pilots and aircrewmen who made it all happen on land and sea. This is their 'Boys Own' story, told for the very first time. 
  Harry Benson has interviewed forty of his former colleagues for the book creating a tale of skill, initiative, resourcefulness, humour, luck, and adventure. This is a fast-paced, meticulously researched and compelling account written by someone who was there, in the cockpit of a Wessex helicopter.  
  None of these pilots has spoken before about: 
  - The two helicopter crashes and eventual rescue following a failed SAS mission high up on an in hospitable glacier in South Georgia 
  - The harrowing story of the Exocet strike that sunk the transport ship Atlantic Conveyor 
  - The daring missile raid on the Argentine high command in Port Stanley 
  - The constant mortar fire faced while supporting troops and evacuating casualties 
  - The hair-raising head-on attacks by Argentine jets on British helicopters 
  - The extraordinary courage shown during the evacuation of the bombed landing ship 'Sir Galahad'  
  If you liked Apache, Vulcan 607 and Chickenhawk, you'll love Scram! The word "Scram" was coined by Falklands helicopter pilots to warn other 'junglies' to go to ground or risk being shot down as Argentinean jets blasted through 'bomb alley'. The term has never been used before or since.

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  Mask Off - Masculinity Redefined

  JJ Bola

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  What is masculinity? Dominating the world around us, with deadly gun violence, male suicide rates and incels on Reddit, masculinity is perceived to be 'toxic', 'fragile' and 'in crisis'.In this audiobook, beautifully narrated by the author, JJ Bola exposes masculinity as a performance that men are socially conditioned into. Using examples of non-Western cultural traditions, music and sport, he shines light on historical narratives around manhood, debunking popular myths along the way. He explores how LGBTQ men, men of colour, and male refugees experience masculinity in diverse ways, revealing its fluidity, how it's strengthened and weakened by different political contexts, such as the patriarchy or the far-right, and perceived differently by those around them.At the heart of love and sex, the political stage, competitive sports, gang culture, and mental health issues, lies masculinity: Mask Off is an urgent call to unravel masculinity and redefine it.

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  Master Public Speaking - A...

  Leanne Mauro

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  Master the Art of Public Speaking—Even If Fear Has Held You Back for Years 
  Do you feel overwhelmed at the thought of speaking in front of a crowd? 
  Are you eager to inspire and persuade others, but find yourself frozen by stage fright or self-doubt? 
  You're not alone—and you're in the right place. 
  Master Public Speaking is your step-by-step guide to transforming anxiety into confidence and hesitation into powerful communication. Whether you're a nervous beginner or an experienced professional looking to level up, this practical blueprint will help you deliver clear, authentic, and unforgettable presentations. 
  Inside, you’ll discover how to:Calm nerves and boost confidence with proven mindset and breathing techniquesOvercome imposter syndrome using simple, science-backed strategiesStructure compelling, memorable presentations using the storytelling formulaDevelop an authentic speaking style that truly connectsEngage any audience with clarity, confidence, and controlUse body language and vocal exercises to amplify your messageMaster transitions between in-person and digital presentationsHandle Q&As with poise—even when caught off guardTurn feedback into growth and every talk into a career opportunity 
  Backed by the latest communication research and packed with actionable exercises, this book doesn’t just teach you how to speak—it shows you how to own the room. 
  No fluff. No jargon. Just practical, empowering tools to help you become the speaker—and leader—you were meant to be.

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  Science in the Ancient World

  Dr. Jay L. Wile

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  This audiobook is a companion to the Science in the Ancient World Textbook. 
  While it is possible to learn a lot of science by just listening to the audiobook on it's own, the textbook is required to gain the full value from this course. 
  Science in the Ancient World is the second book in a hands-on, multilevel elementary science series that introduces scientific concepts using history as its guide. Because each lesson is built around an activity or experiment, it is engaging for all K-6 students. In addition, there are three levels of review for each lesson, so the parent/teacher can choose the depth at which each student is expected to grasp the material. The course contains roughly 90 hours of instruction, 35 of which are composed of hands-on activities. 
  The course covers the scientific work of natural philosophers who lived from about 600 BC to the early AD 1500s. It concentrates mostly on what these ancient scientists got right, but it does spend some time discussing what they got wrong, because even the mistakes that scientists make can sometimes advance our understanding of the natural world. Of course, when the students are taught something that is now known to be incorrect, they are made aware of this fact! 
  Because the course covers science as it was developed, it covers a wide range of topics including human anatomy, medicine, optics, heliocentrism, geocentrism, sound, music, magnets, how steam is used to generate power, the motion of objects through a medium, combustion, levers, pulleys, plant growth, plant anatomy, tree ring dating, the atmosphere, astronomy, the basics of graphing, plastics, density, water flow, friction, and erosion. Throughout the course, students learn that most of the great scientists who lived from AD 500 to the end of this time period were devout Christians who did science because they thought they could learn more about God by studying His handiwork.

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  Otto von Bismarck: A short...

  5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies,...

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  Otto von Bismarck, Prussian chancellor and famous leader of the German Empire: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

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  Searcher Reaches Land's Limits...

  Richard Dixey

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  We may sense that mind plays a critical role in our experience of life, but do we know what mind is, how it functions, and what changes might be possible? Revelations of Mind by Tarthang Tulku and this illuminating new commentary by Richard Dixey open up diverse perspectives for exploring this crucial aspect of our well-being. Searcher Reaches Land's Limits engages the listener in an open, nondogmatic inquiry that has practical, philosophical, scientific, and meditative dimensions. The book touches on current Western understandings of the sciences of perception and psychology, as well as Buddhist thought, to inspire the listener to engage in their own journey of self-exploration. 
  This is the first of two commentary volumes. It includes the text of the first half of Revelations of Mind and can be listened to independently.

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