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  Ashes to Admin - Tales from the...

  Evie King

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  ‘I’ve a body out the back for you...’  
   
  Imagine having that sentence said to you. And then imagine it actually being pertinent. Welcome to Evie King’s world. 
   
  What happens if you die without family or money? The answer to this very three-in-the-morning question is that Evie, or someone like her, will step in and arrange your funeral. 
   
  Evie is a local council worker charged with carrying out Section 46 funerals under the Public Health Act. Or to put it in less cold, legislative language; funerals for those with nobody around, willing or able to bury or cremate them. 
   
  Ashes to Admin lifts the coffin lid on some moving and unexpected personal life stories. Sometimes tragic, as with the case of an unidentified woman found on a beach buried without even a name, but often uplifting and occasionally hilarious. 
   
  Ultimately, Evie discovers that her job is more about life than it is about death, funerals being for the living and death being merely a trigger to rediscover a life and celebrate it against the odds. 
   
  This audiobook also includes the special bonus content: ‘A Blustery Conversation with Evie King & Stewart Lee.’

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  The Apocalypse of Abraham -...

  Attributed to Abraham the Patriarch

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  What does it mean to encounter the divine? How can visions of faith and judgment shape our understanding of the world? 
  The Apocalypse of Abraham: Visions of Faith, Judgment, and Divine Mysteries presents a modern translation of an extraordinary apocalyptic text. Attributed to Abraham, the patriarch of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, this work details his spiritual ascent and dialogue with God. Through vivid imagery and profound teachings, Abraham witnesses the mysteries of creation, the battle between good and evil, and humanity’s ultimate destiny. 
  Rich with symbolism and spiritual depth, this ancient text invites readers to reflect on faith, the nature of the divine, and their place in the cosmos. 
  What You’ll Discover in This Modern Translation:Abraham’s Divine EncounterExperience his awe-inspiring journey to the heavenly realms and intimate dialogue with God.Mysteries of Creation and JudgmentExplore apocalyptic visions of the cosmos, divine justice, and humanity’s fate.Lessons on Faith and DevotionDiscover how Abraham’s unwavering faith exemplifies spiritual trust and obedience.A Unique Perspective on Ancient MysticismGain insight into Second Temple period apocalyptic literature and its influence on later religious traditions. 
  This adaptation preserves the richness and mysticism of The Apocalypse of Abraham, making its profound lessons accessible for today’s readers. Whether exploring ancient religious texts, seeking spiritual guidance, or interested in apocalyptic literature, this book offers inspiration, enlightenment, and a deeper understanding of the divine. 
  Begin your journey into The Apocalypse of Abraham today and uncover its timeless message of faith, divine wisdom, and creation’s mysteries.

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  A Preface to Paradise Lost

  C. S. Lewis

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  A Preface to Paradise Lost is one of C. S. Lewis's most famous scholarly works. The book had its genesis in Lewis's Ballard Matthews Lectures, which he delivered at the University College of North Wales in 1941. It discusses the epic poem Paradise Lost, by John Milton.

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  Ghosted: Dating & Other...

  Jana Eisenstein

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  Fueled by cheap vodka and low standards in her twenties, Jana naively assumes that “happily ever after” is just a dark, sweaty nightclub away. 
    
  In this memoir, Jana meets men. A lot of men — at bars, online, on New York rooftops. But with every face-licker, toe-sucker, and internet creep who just wants to bathe with her, it becomes clearer that hers is a ghost story, not the fairy tale she expected. Still single in her thirties, with the specter of loneliness looming, she realizes she’ll need to adjust her approach to dating and her relationship with herself, or risk being haunted by the mistakes of her dating past, and a future of shirtless bathroom selfies. 
    
  Though Ghosted by Jana Eisenstein depicts the struggle to find lasting love in a world where romantic connections are ephemeral and difficult to conjure, at its heart, it’s a story about learning to accept that when it comes to dating, there are scarier fates than ending up alone.

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  Maritime Strike - The Untold...

  John Kingwell

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  Leadership under pressure: the personal account of the commander of the Royal Naval Task Group deployed to Libya in 2011.In April 2011, the newly created Royal Navy Response Force Task Group deployed to the Mediterranean to provide a range of military options in response to the Arab Spring. For the next six months the group planned and prepared for a range of potential operations including noncombatant evacuations from Libya, Yemen and Syria, maritime interdiction operations off the Libyan coast, and amphibious landings.  On 3 June the group began launching attack helicopter strikes into Libya and in the nights that followed planned 47 and executed 22 strikes destroying a range of targets including: 54 vehicles, 2 rigid hull boats, 2 BM 21 rocket launchers, 4 main battle tanks, 1 zsu antiaircraft vehicle and 3 command and control nodes. The operation saw the first operational use of Apaches from the sea and the first embarkation of US Army combat search and rescue teams and Blackhawk helicopters in an RN warship.  This is a personal account by the Group’s Commander, which brings to life the challenges of command – including authorizing strikes and mitigating risk to UK aircrew – in a complex and challenging environment. It reveals how closely the RN Group worked with its French counterpart, the support provided by the United States, together with the complexity of working alongside NATO and of simultaneously dealing with a range of UK authorities.  This is a story of leadership under pressure and the remarkable professionalism of all involved and the bravery of Army aircrew. It was modern defense and joinery at its best – British Army and USAF helicopters operating from RN ships, supported by Fleet Air Arm aircraft and fixed wing jets as part of a largely air campaign.

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  Christopher Columbus – Hero or...

  Alan Rogers

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  Christopher Columbus has been celebrated as a heroic explorer and condemned as a ruthless colonizer. But what is the real story? Did he truly discover the New World, or did he simply pave the way for conquest and destruction? 
  This audiobook takes you on a gripping journey through Columbus’s voyages, his encounters with Indigenous peoples, and the lasting effects of his expeditions. Uncover: 
  ✅ The true motivations behind Columbus’s voyage and who really funded it 
  ✅ How Columbus interacted with Native civilizations – and the lasting consequences 
  ✅ The controversial aspects of his rule over new territories 
  ✅ The debate: Should Columbus be celebrated or condemned? 
  Christopher Columbus – Hero or Villain? is a must-listen for history lovers, critical thinkers, and anyone fascinated by the truth behind legendary figures.

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