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  The Autobiography of Benjamin...

  Benjamin Franklin

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  Embark on a captivating journey through history with Benjamin Franklin's remarkable life story in this compelling audiobook. As one of America's founding fathers, Franklin's autobiography offers profound insights into his extraordinary life and enduring legacy. 
  Narrated with depth and clarity, this audiobook transports listeners to the vibrant streets of colonial America, where Franklin's indomitable spirit and insatiable curiosity propelled him from humble beginnings to global prominence. From his groundbreaking scientific discoveries to his pivotal role in shaping the young nation's future, Franklin's story is a testament to the power of determination, innovation, and resilience. 
  Whether you're fascinated by history, inspired by Franklin's achievements, or simply seeking wisdom from a great mind, "The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin" is a must-listen for anyone eager to explore the depths of the human experience. So, whether you're commuting to work, relaxing at home, or on the go, start listening to "The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin" today and immerse yourself in the life of a true American icon.

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  Wired Our Own Way - An Anthology...

  Niamh Garvey

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  Wired Our Own Way is the first anthology of personal essays written by autistic Irish adults.
  2025 figures show that one in twenty Irish schoolchildren are now identified as autistic, and society's understanding of neurodiversity is evolving rapidly. As awareness grows, many adults are also discovering this aspect of themselves, finding greater clarity and self-compassion in the process.
  This bestselling anthology explores the profound impact of receiving a diagnosis and highlights the wide range of experiences within the neurodivergent community in Ireland. Through deeply personal and insightful essays, the contributors reveal the many ways this identity shapes their lives – proving there is no single way of being autistic.
  From meltdowns to mental health, from early diagnoses to late-in-life revelations, and from cultural stereotypes to workplace challenges, this collection offers a rich, multifaceted perspective on life beyond the neurotypical lens. A celebration of individuality, resilience, and self-discovery, it shines a light on voices that deserve to be heard.
  Contributors include: 
  Jen Wallace
  Liam Coulson
  Nuala O'Connor
  Jane Cadman
  Eric Robert Crowley
  James McClean
  Roisin Riley
  Fiacre Ryan
  Justin Bakker
  Naoise Dolan
  Colm Brady
  Freya von Noorden Pierce
  Jennifer Poyntz
  Stefanie Preissner
  Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan
  Emil Eliot Osiński
  Stuart Neilson
  Caoimhe O'Gorman
  Adam Harris
  Priyangee Guha
  Mike McGrath-Bryan
  Aisling Walsh
  Cliona Kelliher
   

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  Menachem Mendel Schneerson -...

  Ezra Glinter

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  The Chabad-Lubavitch movement, one of the world's best-known Hasidic groups, is driven by the belief that we are on the verge of the messianic age. The man most recognized for the movement's success is the seventh and last Lubavitcher rebbe, Menachem Mendel Schneerson (1902–1994), believed by many of his followers to be the Messiah. 
   
   
    
  While hope of redemption has sustained the Jewish people through exile and persecution, it has also upended Jewish society with its apocalyptic and anarchic tendencies. So it is not surprising that Schneerson's messianic fervor made him one of the most controversial rabbinic leaders of the twentieth century. How did he go from being an ordinary rabbi's son in the Russian Empire to achieving status as a mystical sage? How did he revitalize a centuries-old Hasidic movement, construct an outreach empire of unprecedented scope, and earn the admiration and condemnation of political, communal, and religious leaders in America and abroad? 
   
   
    
  Ezra Glinter's deeply researched account is the first biography of Schneerson to combine a nonpartisan view of his life, work, and impact with an insider's understanding of the ideology that drove him and that continues to inspire the Chabad-Lubavitch movement today.

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  The String Quartet - From their...

  Virginia Woolf

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  Adeline Virginia Woolf was born on the 25th January 1882 in South Kensington in London. 
  Although lauded as a founder of modernist writing with such classics as ‘Orlando’, ‘Mrs Dalloway’ and ‘To the Lighthouse’ and, of course, many classic short stories, her background is filled with elements of tragedy that she somehow overcame to become such a revered writer.   Her mother died when she was 13, her half-sister Stella two years later and with it her first of several nervous breakdowns.  Appallingly it was later found that three of her half-brothers had sexually abused her so darkness must have seemed ever present.   
  She began writing professionally at age 20 but her father’s death two years later brought a complete mental collapse and she was briefly institutionalised.  Somehow she found within herself a literary career and with it great innovations in writing; she was a pioneer of “stream of consciousness”.    
  Her tight circle of friends were the founders of the Bloomsbury Group, a movement whose legacy still influences across the arts and society in many way to this day.   
  Whilst the dark periods continued to interrupt her emotional state her rate of work never ceased.  Until, on 28th March 1941, Woolf put on her overcoat, filled up its pockets with stones, and walked into the River Ouse, in Lewes, East Sussex and drowned herself.  Her body was not recovered until the 18th April.  She was 59. 
  She left behind a note which read in part “Dearest, I feel certain that I am going mad again.  I feel we can't go through another of those terrible times.  And I shan't recover this time.  I begin to hear voices, and I can't concentrate.  So I am doing what seems the best thing to do”.

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  Life Wasn't Boring

  Colin Groves

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  Soldiering is a serious, frequently bloody business. That aspect has been documented endlessly. But behind the blood, thunder and de-humanising aspects of conflict are people – people in uniform and people supporting them. All of them have personal feelings and aspirations and they experience the humdrum assortment of daily occurrences that closely match those of their counterparts in civil society. Those aspects of their lives are not widely reported, or appreciated, and it is on those that this book has its focus.
  'Life Wasn't Boring' relates the life, times, successes, failures and, most importantly, the personal inter-actions and loves of a professional infantry officer and his family, over more than a third of the century that was his service. Some parts are as serious as can be expected of a military account. Other parts might surprise, entertain and even amuse the reader. Together they hold up a mirror to reveal the human side of being a soldier.

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  Rhubarb Rhubarb - A...

  Jo Thompson, Mary Jane Paterson

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   'Giggles, gardens and good grub  −  I love these girls and I love this book' Davina McCall  
   Two good friends who found themselves in a perfect world of cupcakes and centrepieces, Mary Jane and Jo decided to demystify their own skills for one another: the results are sometimes self-deprecating, often funny, and always enlightening. 
   Jo would find herself one day panicking about what to cook for Easter lunch: a couple of emails with Mary Jane and the fear subsided, and sure enough, a delicious meal appeared on the table. Meanwhile, Jo helped Mary Jane combat her irrational fear of planting bulbs by showing how straightforward the process can be. 
   The book is full of practical advice for the general reader: it provides uncomplicated, seasonal recipes that we can make in our busy lives, just as the gardening tips are quick and helpful for beginners. Mary Jane shares secrets and knowledge gathered over a lifetime of providing fabulous food for friends and family, while Jo's expertise in beautiful planting enables us to have a go at simple schemes with delightful results. 

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