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  I Was Never Here - My True...

  Andrew Kirsch

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  An ex-spy lifts the lid on life in the secret serviceA Globe and Mail and Toronto Star bestseller!Andrew Kirsch didn’t grow up watching spy movies, or dreaming about being a real-life James Bond. He was hardly aware that Canada even had its own intelligence service—let alone knew what its officers did. But when a terrorist attack occurred near the office of his financial services job, all of a sudden fighting terrorism meant a lot more to him than the markets. Within 18 months he had landed a job with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS)—where he spent the next decade of his life.In I Was Never Here, Kirsch (now an in-demand security consultant) spills the secrets of what life as an intelligence officer is really like, and dispels a few myths along the way. With humour, honesty, and candour, Kirsch shares his on-the-ground experience (or as much of it as he’s allowed to) of becoming a member of CSIS: from his vetting and training, to his initial desk job as a policy analyst, to his rise up the ranks to leading covert special operations missions. If you’ve ever wondered whether spies can have real dating lives, how they handle family responsibilities, or how they come up with cover stories or aliases, you’re in luck.From the time he tried to get the code names “Burgundy” and “Anchorman” assigned to human sources (with no luck), to the night a covert operation was almost thwarted by a flyer delivery man, Kirsch takes you behind the scenes with an authentic view of Canada’s spy agency, and the intricate intelligence-sharing apparatus that works day and night to keep us safe. I Was Never Here is also a testament to one man’s drive to serve his country, and the sacrifices, big and small, that he made along the way.

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  Dance or Die - From Stateless...

  Ahmad Joudeh

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  A Syria-born dancer offers his deeply personal story of war, statelessness, and the pursuit of the art of dance in this inspirational memoir. 
   
    
   
  Dance or Die is an autobiographical coming-of-age account of Ahmad Joudeh, a young refugee who grows up in Damascus with dreams of becoming a dancer. When he is recruited by one of Syria's top dance companies, neither bombs nor family opposition can keep him from taking classes, practicing hard, and becoming a Middle Eastern celebrity on a Lebanese reality show. Despite death threats if Ahmad continues to dance, his father kicking him out of the house, and the war around him intensifying, he persists and even gets a tattoo on his neck right where the executioner's blade would fall that says, "Dance or Die." 
   
    
    
  A powerful look at refugee life in Syria, Dance or Die tells of the pursuit of personal expression in the most dangerous of circumstances and of the power of art to transcend war and suffering. It follows Ahmad from Damascus to Beirut to Amsterdam, where he finds a home with one of Europe's top ballet troupes, and from where he continues to fight for the human rights of refugees everywhere through his art, his activism, and his commitment to justice.

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  The Journey

  Sara Ann Key

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  Do I attract tragedy? Should I have made better choices? Why is my life and the lives of those before me so plagued? If I got another go, what would I do differently and why?  
   
  Riches to rags, happiness to despair, for better or worse – this is me.  
   
  On a journey to find out if love, trust, and faith in oneself is the key to breaking the generational curses that have plagued her family, Sara’s courageous reflections provide a unique and thought-provoking view on the path to discover inner peace and happiness. 
   
  In this inspirational memoir, a story of triumph over adversity, Sara’s transformational journey highlights the importance of mind and body healing to help achieve our greatest potential by living our truest self. 
   
  Her story is filled with broken pieces, terrible choices, and very ugly truths. But it is also filled with a major comeback, peace in her soul, and a grace that saved her life.

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  The Magical & Mystical Writings...

  Various Ancient Writers

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  What if the legendary King Solomon—renowned for wisdom—also practiced esoteric arts, commanded spirits, and composed sacred hymns that bridged heaven and earth? 
  This uniquely curated volume, adapted for modern readability, showcases Solomon’s celebrated—and sometimes mysterious—legacy. Encounter the Testament of Solomon’s dramatic conflict with demons, the Key of Solomon’s ritual magic, and poetic works like the Psalms of Solomon and Odes of Solomon, reflecting both Jewish and early Christian devotion. 
  Included Texts:Testament of Solomon – Accounts of using a divine seal to subdue malevolent entities.Key of Solomon & Related Medieval Fragments – Ritual instructions attributed to the king.Psalms of Solomon & Odes of Solomon – Lyrical prayers bridging Old Testament piety and Christian hope.Commentary on Song of Songs (optional) – Ancient interpretations of Solomon’s iconic love poem. 
  What You’ll Discover Inside:Sacred & Occult Practices – Investigate how faith and magic intertwine in ancient tradition.Devotional Hymns & Poetry – Explore rich expressions of worship, repentance, and messianic longing.Solomon’s Symbolic Wisdom – Delve into the moral lessons underpinning supernatural exploits.Legacy Across Religions – See how Jews, Christians, and later mystics revere the Solomonic tradition. 
  Dare to explore a realm where wisdom, devotion, and supernatural mastery converge under the fabled king’s name. Unlock secrets that have captivated spiritual seekers for centuries.

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  I Dream of Things That Never...

  Kenneth J Kunken

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  Paralyzed while playing college football in 1970, Ken Kunken battles back from the depths of depression and despair, earns four college degrees and becomes a well-respected assistant district attorney. 
  Ken believes that everyone has the inner strength to tackle what, to many, would seem to be almost insurmountable odds so that even the most difficult obstacles can be the springboard to the most satisfying success. But “I Dream of Things That Never Were” is about more than overcoming adversity. It is also a love story that leads Ken to marry the woman of his dreams and become the father of triplet boys. A true-life story that inspires and motivates others to fight for their dreams against overwhelming odds.

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  I Love You More - Memories of My...

  Martha L. Garmon

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  Martha is ambitious, competitive, successful, and now divorced. As she seeks to reinvent herself, she joins a dating site looking for companionship. Instead, she finds her soulmate in Stephan. They do everything together: work, travel, dance, sing, and love. Everything changes when Stephan is diagnosed with frontotemporal degeneration (FTD) and then with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS - Lou Gehrig's disease). As the diseases progress, the dynamic, vivacious man Martha married disappears. Does Martha have what it takes to care for him? Will Stephans love win out and give Martha the strength she needs to walk Stephan to the end? 
  "I LOVED IT! It spoke to me in so many ways. It drew me in and, even though I never met Stephan, he now feels like someone I knew so well and a good friend.. This book is well written in a conversational manner which I love. So raw, honest, vulnerable and fresh. I laughed, I cried, and I was so struck by the contrast you created with the time changes. I woke up still thinking about every chapter!"

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