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  White Out - The Secret Life of...

  Michael W. Clune

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  The tenth-anniversary edition of Michael Clune's classic memoir of addiction and recovery: "Dreamily exact . . . sensual and hilarious . . . One of the year's best books" (The New Yorker). 
   
   
   
  With dark humor, and in crystalline prose, Clune's account of life inside the heroin underground is like no other. Whisking us between the halves of his precarious double life—between the streets of Baltimore and the college classroom, where Clune is a graduate student teaching literature—we spiral along with him as he approaches rock bottom: from nodding off in a row house with a one-armed junkie and a murderous religious freak to having his life threatened in a Chicago jail while facing a felony possession charge. 
   
   
   
  After his descent into addiction, we follow Clune through detox, treatment, and finally into recovery as he returns to his childhood home, where the memory disease and his heroin-induced white out begin to fade. White Out is more than a memoir. It is a rigorous investigation that offers clarity, hope, and even beauty to anyone who wants to understand the disease or its cure. This tenth anniversary edition includes a new preface by the author. 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  Cicero - A Very Short...

  Yelena Baraz

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  Marcus Tullius Cicero (106-43 BCE) was one of the most influential figures in late republican Rome, a moment of great social, political, and cultural unrest that would lead to the transition from republic to empire. Cicero was a statesman who held the highest political office, the consulship, and then suffered politically motivated exile. His career was grounded in his continued success as an orator: his speeches were famous during his lifetime and, together with his rhetorical treatises, shaped the practice and theory of public speaking for centuries to come. His ideas influenced early church fathers, Renaissance humanists, and Enlightenment thinkers and his dramatic death captured imagination of his contemporaries, who saw it as standing for the death of the republic and eloquence.In this Very Short Introduction, Yelena Baraz presents a concise and integrated account of Cicero's life and accomplishments, locating him within the political and intellectual contexts of his time. It shows that in all his pursuits Cicero saw himself as a mediating figure: between theory and practice, philosophy and politics, Greek and Roman, and among political interest groups. Baraz tackles each area of Cicero's activity on its own terms while showing how overarching ideas and priorities permeate the apparently separate endeavors.

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  John Wycliffe and Jan Hus: The...

  Charles River Editors

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  In the mid-14th century, the Vatican called upon England and sought financial aid in the hopes of boosting papal defenses against French forces. It was then that a man named John Wycliffe boldly stepped forth and appealed to the John of Gaunt, urging the Duke of Lancaster and Parliament to repudiate Rome's demands and citing what he believed to be the Church's abundance in wealth. According to Wycliffe, Christ's disciples, particularly clergymen, must aspire to live modestly and shun all material pleasures. Such was the word of the Lord. 
  The revival of Wycliffe's ideas, many believe, was ignited by receptive Bohemian students who were introduced to the reformer's works at Oxford University and became so moved by his thoughts that they felt it absolutely imperative to spread the good word in their own kingdoms. Questioning Christians quietly perused compilations of Wycliffe's books and were, at the very least, intrigued by the nonconformist's opinions. One curious mind, however, was supposedly so inspired by Wycliffe that he was at once galvanized into action.  
  If Wycliffe was the “Morning Star of the Reformation,” Hus was the Guiding Star of the movement. Hus started as a Czech priest, but he quickly became notorious for debating several Church doctrines such as the Eucharist, Church ecclesiology, and many more topics. Today, he is viewed as a predecessor of the Lutherans, but the Church viewed him as a threat, and the Catholics eventually engaged Hus’ followers (known as Hussites) in several battles in the early 15th century. Hus himself was burned at the stake in 1415, but his followers fought on in a series of battles known as the Hussite Wars, and Czechoslovakia’s inhabitants by and large remained Hussite afterward. About 100 years later, Martin Luther would spark the Reformation across the continents. 

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  Aches Pains and Love: A Guide to...

  Kira Lynne

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  Are you living with chronic pain, illness, or both? Have you struggled to maintain or even consider pursuing an intimate, romantic relationship? Managing chronic health conditions is difficult on the best of days, and the added complexities that come with love and companionship can feel overwhelming. 
  In the Second Edition of Aches, Pains, and Love, still the only book of its kind, clinical counsellor and chronic illness survivor Kira Lynne offers compassionate and practical guidance and wisdom for navigating relationships while living with significant health challenges. Whether you’re contemplating dating or seeking to strengthen an existing partnership, this groundbreaking book provides real-life stories, practical observations, and proven tools to help you achieve the love you are longing for. 
  Discover how to:Approach dating with confidence, even when health challenges feel daunting.Communicate effectively about your needs, limitations, and boundaries.Support and grow your relationship through the ups and downs of chronic illness. 
  With added content, a fresh perspective, and enhanced strategies, this Second Edition of Aches, Pains, and Love delivers an even deeper exploration and step-by-step guide for how to find lasting love and companionship while living with chronic pain and illness. 
   

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  A Shower of Shite - A Life Less...

  James McGrath

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  A Shower of Shite offers a gripping biographical narrative that charts the tumultuous journey of two parents as they navigate through a relentless storm of trials brought upon by their children. Their story, akin to the dramatic arcs of a British soap opera, unfolds with tragic twists and turns, an unceasing cascade of events that would seem overdrawn if not for their stark reality. These challenges, though uninvited and not of their own making, are met with a resilience that speaks to the profound sense of duty and unwavering compassion inherent in parental love. It's a testament to the silent oath etched in the very fabric of biological bonds, a commitment to defend, sometimes even the indefensible, against the odds, all told with a humourous look back at life events faced by the family.

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  Black Enough Man Enough -...

  Gee Smalls

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  Black Enough Man Enough: Embracing My Mixed Race and Fluid Sexuality by Gee Smalls is an unflinchingly honest memoir that explores identity, resilience, and self-acceptance. Narrated by the author himself, this deeply personal audiobook takes listeners on a journey through Gee's experiences growing up in the Gullah Geechee culture of James Island, South Carolina, in the 1980s. 
  From being called a “faggot-ass half-breed” and struggling with racial and sexual identity to the joys and challenges of fatherhood, divorce, and eventually embracing love in its truest form, Gee Smalls shares his raw and inspiring story. With profound candor, he reflects on his path to self-discovery, his advocacy for racial and LGBTQ+ equality, and his journey to building a modern blended family with the man he loves. 
  Published by Audiobook Publishing Services, this powerful memoir is more than a story—it’s a voice for inclusion and authenticity. Whether you're seeking inspiration or a deeper understanding of race, sexuality, and the human experience, this audiobook is a must-listen.

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