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  Whispers of Betrayal - Love...

  Adela Edgecombe

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  On a journey of discovery into her parents history of love and fame in war torn Italy, Adela Edgecombe discovered a secret deception within love letters and from family who had been tight-lipped about the scandals for decades.            Bestselling author Jincy Willett describes the story as follows: "Since every human personality is at root mysterious, all families present us with an abundance of mysteries, the chief of which is often how marriages ever happened in the first place. In her family memoir, Adela Edgecombe tackles that mystery head-on, uncovering a web of circumstances peculiar to place and time. The place is the Province of Salerno, Italy; the time,1944, the depths of World War II. A young American GI meets an impoverished Italian family, grows to care for them, and, as he leaves for the front, promises a nine-year-old child that one day he will return and help them. And does the man, against all odds, keep that promise? Judging from the fairy-tale wedding that took place in Passiano in 1951 and was featured in Life Magazine, it would seem so.           "Edgecombe explores that fairy tale moment, how it came to pass, and what followed after. She digs fearlessly into the mystery of an unhappy marriage that began with such photogenic joy and hope. Read Whispers of Betrayal for a well-researched, surprising, and moving tale which reminds us that the casualties of war are many and varied."

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  Prison Life Through the Eyes of...

  Joy Osborne

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  This book follows on from Joy's first book, 'An Inside Job: The Life of a Prison Chaplain'.
  
  The challenges of prison life are felt by the reader as Joy responds to urgent calls for help. Tension often hangs in the air as tragic incidences take place. Dealing with the aftermath of grief and sadness is often an ongoing support for prisoners and staff. But there are lighter moments too. Marriages can take place in the prison chapel or be civil marriages in one of the administration blocks. These are always happy occasions when it is hoped the marriage will stand the test of time. This book looks into life in prison in its many forms as we journey with Joy in the busy jail. Often a listening ear is vital; compassion, understanding and empathy are necessary, and prayers are often requested.
  
  The reader is invited to join Joy through the highs and lows of prison life and enter into a world often unknown to the public.

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  The Spectre of Tappington - From...

  Richard Harris Barham

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  The bookshelves of British literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors.  From these Isles their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure.  Among them is Richard Harris Barham.

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  One Day at a Time - A treasured...

  Jordan Ablett

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  A treasured son. A rare condition. A memoir of loss and joy and everything in between. 
    
  My mind is racing. I'm trying to make sense of what the doctors have told us, to understand what life is going to look like now, for Levi and for us. 
  We need to tell our families, I think to myself. But Mum is so unwell - how are we going to tell Mum? 
  On a Melbourne afternoon in the eerie early days of the pandemic, young parents Jordan and Gary Ablett finally learned why their beautiful baby boy, Levi, had not been hitting the milestones that most new parents celebrate and are reassured by. 
  After months of concern and worry, the specialists' diagnosis gave them clarity, but with it came an overwhelming sorrow at the loss of the life they had imagined for their son, and for themselves as a family. 
  In One Day at a Time, Jordan bravely shares how she struggled to come to terms with Levi's condition and the new, unexpected path her life had taken raising a child with a disability, while helping to care for her beloved mother as she lived through the final stages of cancer. 
  Raw and honest, this is a story of devastating grief and pain, but it is also the story of how, with the love and unwavering support of her family, and with her faith as her anchor, Jordan and her AFL legend husband found the courage to go on and learned to celebrate every day with Levi as a blessing. It's about finding joy in what you have, even as you mourn what you have lost, and never taking life for granted.

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  Put the Phone Away

  Chris Valli

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  When New Zealand schoolteacher Chris Valli confiscated a student's cell phone during class, he never imagined it would cost him his career and ultimately, deregistration. Cast out by the system he once served for 10 years, Chris was left questioning everything he believed about respect, consequences and having the mental health strategies or behavioural toolbox to cope as a former primary school teacher who transitioned to secondary.
  
  In the ashes of his teaching career, Chris finds a new voice—as a journalist and author in what he describes as owning his mistakes and truths. With raw honesty and insight, he chronicles the silent struggles inside classrooms, the moral grey zones teachers walk daily, and the dangerous power of community public perception in the age of viral outrage.
  
  Put the Phone Away is a powerful memoir of redemption, reinvention, and resilience. It's a story for every teacher who's ever felt powerless, for every parent navigating the digital minefield, and for every reader who's ever wondered what really happens behind the school gates.
  
  With humour, heartbreak, and hard-earned wisdom, Chris Valli shows that sometimes, losing everything can help you find your true calling. Chris says his growth didn't come from success but from sitting with the truth he once tried to avoid. "Teaching made me perform. Writing made me reflect. And in that reflection, I finally found myself. Vulnerability is a strength."

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  Ancient Greek Poetry The...

  Homer, Hesiod, Sappho

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  The ancient Greeks revered Homer and Hesiod and often cited their names together in theological and theological works. While the two could have been contemporaries, some estimate that Hesiod lived up to 100 years after Homer.Sappho was an ancient Greek poetess and musician. She pioneered song lyrics and the ancient Greeks included her in the canon of nine lyric poets. Plato even numbered her among the Parnassian goddesses, referring to her as the tenth muse.The longevity of Greek ideas, images, and systems of thought bears witness to the incomparable originality of ancient Greek scientific and artistic achievements and the genius of Hellenist society. It is on the foundation of Hellenist achievements that many of our modern advancements have developed. Greek culture also significantly impacted the development of literature and education, beginning with the Romans and expanding to Europe and the West.Contents:Homer. The Odyssey. Translated by William CowperHesiod. Works and Days. Translated by Hugh G. Evelyn-WhiteSappho. The Complete Poems. Translated by John Myers O'Hara

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