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  Cannon Hall Farm - Past Present...

  The Nicholson Family

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  As seen on Channel 5’s hit shows, Springtime on the Farm, This Week on the Farm and Cannon Hall: A Yorkshire Farm 
   
   
  Packed with fresh anecdotes and astonishing new detail, this emotional journey to the foothills of the Pennines brings the Cannon Hall Farm story bang up to date. 
   
  In their own words, the very personal story of the ups and downs of the Nicholson family at Cannon Hall farm spanning almost 70 years. 
   
   
  From the death of Roger’s beloved dad Charlie to the daily struggle for survival amid farming’s rapidly changing landscape, the Nicholsons have weathered storm after storm. 
   
   
  They came perilously close to losing it all as a lifetime of farming tradition seemed to slip through their fingers. 
  But in a daring last roll of the dice, they bet the farm – and won – creating against all odds one of Britain’s best-loved tourist attractions. 
   
   
  Here, Roger and wife Cynthia, along with their sons Richard, Robert and David, take turns reflecting on some of the dizzy highs and crushing lows that have made them who they are today: champion livestock breeders, TV stars and – above all – devoted farmers.

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  This Side of Alcohol - Random...

  Peggi Cooney

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  "Peggi, you are done, and you will be okay."These are the words I heard in my heart as I fell to my knees in my bedroom on July 12, 2019, committed to declaring for the last time "This is the first day of my alcohol-free life."One day prior, a drinking incident following a family reunion was the final straw for my husband and daughter. My husband walked away from the mess that was our marriage due to my drinking. This was followed in rapid sequence by my daughter warning me that I wouldn't be able to have the kind of relationship I wanted with her family - and especially with my grandchildren - if I didn't do something about my drinking.This Side of Alcohol is borne out of the cathartic journaling I did during the first two years following my break-up with alcohol. It tells the story of what I did to get and stay sober, allowing me to transform my shame, guilt, and anger into self-compassion, self-discovery, and forgiveness - of myself and others. From self-loathing isolation to a joyous community of support and rediscovered intimacy with my family. From living my life engulfed in cognitive dissonance (teaching about the connection between trauma and addiction while I was drinking every evening) to the pride I feel today in being present and authentic in every aspect of my work and life.This Side of Alcohol is my story of living my sobriety out loud, telling the truth, and being at peace.

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  Sicilian Limes - From their pens...

  Luigi Pirandello

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  Luigi Pirandello was born on 28th June 1867 into an upper-class family in Agrigento, in Sicily. 
  In 1880, the family moved to Palermo and there he completed high school and thence to the University of Palermo, at that time the centre of what became the Fasci Siciliani movement.  Although not an active member he had close friendships with many of its leading ideologists.  Pirandello then completed his university studies in Rome and Bonn, receiving his Doctorate in March, 1891. 
  His time in Rome had provided him with the opportunity to visit its many theatres. "Oh the dramatic theatre! I will conquer it. I cannot enter into one without experiencing a strange sensation, an excitement of the blood through all my veins..." 
  1894 brought marriage, at his father's suggestion, to a shy, withdrawn girl: Mara Antonietta Portulano.  The marriage encouraged his studies and writings and, the following year, the first part of the ‘Dialoghi tra Il Gran Me e Il Piccolo Me’ was published. 
  In 1903 the flooding of the sulphur mines in which his father had invested the family capital and Antonietta's dowry, brought financial catastrophe.  She, on hearing the news, was mentally broken.  Pirandello would now work a full day and then watch over his troubled wife at night. Somehow he found time to write ‘The Late Mattia Pascal’.  It was an immediate and resounding success.  
  In 1909, Pirandello began his collaboration with the prestigious Corriere della Sera.  Whilst his fame as a writer was increasing his private life was poisoned by the suspicion and jealousy of Antonietta who now turned physically violent.  His plays were now being regularly performed but, within a decade, Antonietta had to be placed into an asylum from which she never left. 
  In 1921, in Rome his play, ‘Six Characters in Search of an Author’ debuted.  It was a failure.  However, when presented in Milan it was a great success, as it also was in London and New York. 
  In 1925, Pirandello, with Mussolini’s help, assumed the artistic direction and ownership of the Teatro d'Arte di Roma.  He now described himself both as ‘a Fascist because I am Italian’ and ‘I'm apolitical, I'm only a man in the world...’  However his later conflicts with fascist leaders meant he fell under close surveillance by the OVRA, the secret police. 
  In 1934 he won the Nobel Prize but asked that the medal be melted down for Italy’s occupation of Abyssinia Campaign to which he had given his support.  
  Pirandello's canon stretches across novels, short stories, poetry, essays and some 40 plays.  His tragic farces are often cited as forerunners of the Theatre of the Absurd. 
  Luigi Pirandello died on the 10th December 1936 at his home at Via Bosio, Rome, Italy.  He was 69.

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  The Words of Gad the Seer -...

  Gad the Seer (Prophet of King...

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  What are the words of a prophet who walked alongside King David? How do his visions reveal the justice and mercy of God? 
  The Words of Gad the Seer is a powerful prophetic text from the ancient Hebrew tradition.  
  Attributed to Gad, a trusted prophet and advisor to King David, this work contains divine revelations, spiritual insights, and vivid visions that illuminate God’s justice, mercy, and guidance for His people. 
  Now presented in a clear, modern translation, this edition brings the timeless wisdom of Gad’s prophecies to life for today’s listener. 
  What you'll discover inside: 
  •	Prophecies of Judgment and Redemption – Messages of divine justice, mercy, and the path to spiritual renewal 
  •	Visions of Divine Guidance – Gad’s extraordinary revelations and what they reveal about God’s relationship with humanity 
  •	Lessons on Faith and Leadership – Timeless insights from Gad’s influence during King David’s reign 
  •	A Window into Ancient Hebrew Tradition – A deeper look at the prophetic role in Israel’s spiritual history 
  Whether you're exploring biblical prophecy, seeking spiritual wisdom, or studying the roots of Hebrew scripture, The Words of Gad the Seer offers profound inspiration and insight. 
  Begin your journey today—and uncover the voice of a prophet whose words still speak to the soul.

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  Master and Man - A Tale of Pride...

  Leo Tolstoy, Tim Zengerink

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  In the coldest moments, the warmest truths are revealed. 
  In Master and Man, Leo Tolstoy tells the unforgettable story of two men from vastly different worlds—a wealthy, prideful master and his faithful, silent servant—forced together by a raging snowstorm. What begins as a business trip becomes a journey of survival, redemption, and awakening. 
  This modern audiobook adaptation sharpens the drama and emotion of Tolstoy’s original tale, using clear, contemporary language that makes the story more accessible while preserving its moral weight. 
  What You’ll Hear in This Modern Translation: 
  •	A gripping winter survival story that pushes both body and spirit to the edge 
  •	The unraveling of pride and the emergence of compassion 
  •	A transformative tale about love, humility, and what it means to truly live 
  Included in This Edition: 
  This audiobook brings new clarity to a classic, making it perfect for modern listeners who want the timeless messages of Tolstoy told in an engaging, heartfelt voice. 
  Listen today—and discover how a frozen night thawed a frozen heart.

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  The Ben Jones Story - An...

  Jim Wolfrom

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  He was born to play football, so that is what he did. His football career became his passion. He played football his entire adult life, the only job that ever provided him a paycheck. His football journey began by being at the right time in the right place. Football exploded in the early 1900s. Teams were mostly constructed around the running game. Enter Ben Jones the monster line plunging fullback. He played this position his entire football career, helping his teams win championships time after time. From his collegiate days through his professional years. His untimely and unexpected death was caused simply by being in the wrong place at the wrong time. My great uncle Ben Jones, became the hero of our family. His legacy lives on even today a century later.

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