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  One Step in a Poppy Field - The...

  Bronwyn Royce

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  Thousands of miles away from where her son was deployed, a powerful premonition is devastatingly confirmed by a knock on the door from two faceless strangers bearing the news that her son had stepped on an improvised explosive device in the poppy fields of Afghanistan. He had lost both of his legs and suffered multiple other injuries, including partial amputation of all the fingers of his left hand. For forty-eight days she stood at his bedside. 
   
   
   
  Not only did he survive against all odds, but in time he began to test the limits of his new capabilities and undertook the first of, what would prove to be, many physical challenges. Just eighteen months after injury, and as part of a team of four servicemen, he rowed across the Atlantic Ocean for the first time. 
   
   
   
  Told mostly from a mother's perspective with contributions from Cayle, the genesis of the book was in the diary she kept while he was in a medically induced coma. It is the story of an extraordinarily brave man who has been through the agonies of rebuilding his life, with the encouragement of family and friends. 
   
   
   
  This was never meant to be another book about war or Afghanistan; it is a message of how love and hope can overcome adversity.

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  A Year of Mr Lucky - A memoir of...

  Meg Weber

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  When Meg Weber - a recently divorced, queer, single parent - realizes she's ready to date again, she comes across the profile of Mr. Lucky; a smart dominant with similar interests. But not all goes as planned. In her memoir, A Year Of Mr. Lucky, Meg takes us through her journey of erotic encounters, pain and pleasure, explorations of self-worth, submission, yearning, and healing.

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  Dangerous Theatre - The Federal...

  George Kazacoff

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  Dangerous Theatre records the activities of the various organizations of the Federal Theatre Project involved with fostering the writing and production of new plays during the FTP's existence (1935-39). It presents a comprehensive and thorough picture of how playwrights actually worked and how their work was received by general audiences and critics. A critical perspective is established explaining how, why, and to what extent the aims of the FTP with regard to promoting new plays were, or were not achieved. "The Federal Theatre Project - one of the most ambitious and successful public enterprises in theatre (in America or anywhere) - is too often overlooked. FTP influenced theatre directing and staging, artists' approach to social issues, and playwriting for decades to come. It showed how public support for the performing arts can foster good art and lively debate while maintaining strong links to things that matter to masses of people: jobs, housing, peace, food, family relations. George Kazacoff's study of how the FTP provided places for new plays to be tested is an in1portant contribution not only to theatre scholarship but to An1erican history." -Richard Schechner New York University "Had it not been for the diligent investigations of George Kazacoff, it would still be a mystery. Now, however, it's finally possible to learn what Arthur Miller wrote for the Federal Theater's new plays project. In Dangerous Theatre, Kazacoff reveals who the subsidized playwrights were, what kind of plays they wrote-and how they related to the Depression Era, and, most important, how they were received by Federal Theatre readers and American audiences, when they were perfom1ed. While no great masterpieces emerged, the project was an important experiment in American Theatre. Kazacoff has now provided a missing chapter in our theatre history." - Glenn Loney The Graduate School and University Center of the City University of New York

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  How To Talk To Anyone: Improve...

  Sebastian Clark

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  Learn how to make real friends and build meaningful relationships even as an introvert! 
  It can be tough to know how to talk to people, especially if you're shy or introverted. You may feel like you're always saying the wrong thing or that you just don't have anything interesting to say. 
  But that doesn’t mean you can’t improve your social skills. In fact, with the right tools and techniques, you can become a people person in no time. 
  How To Talk To Anyone can help! 
  It’s packed with tips and techniques that will help you develop your social skills, charisma, and small talk abilities. You’ll also learn how to become a people person — someone who easily makes friends and builds meaningful relationships. 
  You will:Appear confident and self-assuredMake a great first impression in any situationMaster the art of small talkTalk your way into networking eventsEnjoy conversations with strangersHandle difficult conversations gracefullyUnderstand body languageListen and think before you speakKnow when silence is the best thing to sayHold your tongue and avoid snap judgment 
  With this audiobook, you can finally overcome your shyness and social anxiety. You’ll have the tools to make conversation with anyone, anywhere — from the barista at your local coffee shop to the CEO of a major company. 
  And it won’t just be a one-time thing either — these skills will last a lifetime!Scroll up, get the audiobook, and start listening!

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  The Lost Queen - The Surprising...

  Sophie Shorland

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  An enthralling and vivid portrait of Queen Catherine of Braganza, wife of Charles II, that reveals her forgotten place in history. 
   
   
   
  A long-overlooked figure in history, Catherine has a crucial place in the history of the British Empire: she may have failed to produce an heir to the throne, but her marriage to Charles in 1662 marked a key turning point in Britain's imperial ascendancy, for part of her dowry was Bombay, Britain's first territory of the Indian subcontinent. Catherine also was highly influential in the worlds of fashion, Baroque art and music, and food and culture. She popularized tea drinking, bringing England's national drink into fashion for the first time. Her life was at the nexus of Old and New Worlds, war and exploration, frivolity, and scientific inquiry. 
   
   
   
  Noteworthy in its scope and approach to sources, The Lost Queen combines personal and political accounts, offering a lively portrait of Catherine's life, and the wider politics and explorations of her time.

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  Secrets and Intrigue: The Enigma...

  Lachlan Everhart

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  Secrets and Intrigue: The Enigma of Rudolf Diesel Pre-WWI 
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  Our guide distinguishes itself through comprehensive coverage, ensuring you grasp the full scope of Diesel's life and impact. Concepts aren't merely skimmed; they are delved into with precision. 
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